Cheap flights from Albany to Chicago

One-way fares from $170 · ALB → CHI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$170

American Airlines · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $170

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines

Flight time
2h 58m

1,140 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Albany to Chicago

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $170

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart19:16 Fri, Nov 13ALB → ORD 2h 58m · Direct
$170one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart19:16 Thu, Nov 12ALB → ORD 2h 58m · Direct
$176one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart19:16 Tue, Nov 10ALB → ORD 2h 58m · Direct
$182one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart19:16 Mon, Nov 9ALB → ORD 2h 58m · Direct
$191one way, per person
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About flights from Albany to Chicago

Albany (ALB) and Chicago (CHI) are about 1,140 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 58m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $170, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Albany to Chicago?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $170 with American Airlines, departing Friday, November 13, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Chicago?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $170 one way.

Are there direct flights from Albany to Chicago?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Albany to Chicago?

A direct flight takes about 2h 58m. Albany and Chicago are around 1,140 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Albany to Chicago?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines.

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