Cheap Flights from Chicago to Albany
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Albany
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Albany? 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 Chicago to Albany 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 Chicago to Albany for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - ALB
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Albany 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
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Albany
ALB · Albany Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Windsor Locks · Windsor Locks is 80 mi from Albany
Flights Chicago - Worcester · Worcester is 104 mi from Albany
Flights Chicago - White Plains · White Plains is 116 mi from Albany
Flights Chicago - Binghamton · Binghamton is 117 mi from Albany
Flights Chicago - Syracuse · Syracuse is 119 mi from Albany
Flights Chicago - Manchester NH · Manchester NH is 121 mi from Albany
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Albany
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - ALB
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - ALB
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - ALB
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - ALB
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - ALB
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
ORD - ALB
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Albany 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 Chicago to Albany.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Albany.
Chicago and Albany 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.
Albany is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Albany: Albany Intl (ALB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Albany, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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