Cheap Flights from Albany to Chicago
Cheap Flights from Albany to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Albany to Chicago? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Albany to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Albany to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ALB - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ALB - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ALB - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ALB - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ALB - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
ALB - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Albany to Chicago flight facts
Distance
725 mi
1,167 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany.
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Windsor Locks - Chicago · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights Worcester - Chicago · Worcester is 104 mi from Albany
Flights White Plains - Chicago · White Plains is 116 mi from Albany
Flights Syracuse - Chicago · Syracuse is 119 mi from Albany
Flights Manchester NH - Chicago · Manchester NH is 121 mi from Albany
Flights Burlington - Chicago · Burlington is 123 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from Albany to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ALB - ORD
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ALB - ORD
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ALB - ORD
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ALB - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ALB - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ALB - ORD
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 40,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Albany to Chicago depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Albany to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Albany to Chicago.
Albany and Chicago are about 725 miles (1,167 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 725-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Albany.
Departures from Albany: Albany Intl (ALB). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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