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Cheap Flight Deals from Albany to O'Hare Intl (ALB-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Albany to O'Hare Intl

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Albany to O'Hare Intl.
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4:15 pm - 6:10 pmALB-ORD
2h 55mnonstop
6:11 pm - 9:14 pmORD-ALB
2h 03mnonstop
$245United Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
7:15 am - 8:48 amALB-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
5:36 pm - 12:41 amORD-ALB
6h 05m1 stop
$255American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Mon, Mar 24
5:30 am - 9:15 amALB-ORD
4h 45m1 stop
5:00 pm - 11:00 pmORD-ALB
5h 00m1 stop
$265Delta
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Mon, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 25
5:11 pm - 10:16 pmALB-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
8:55 am - 12:01 pmORD-ALB
2h 06mnonstop
$275American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 25
6:00 am - 7:31 amALB-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
6:05 pm - 9:17 pmORD-ALB
2h 12mnonstop
$277United Airlines
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Thu, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 21
7:15 am - 8:48 amALB-ORD
2h 33mnonstop
8:55 am - 12:01 pmORD-ALB
2h 06mnonstop
$279American Airlines
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Sun, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 20
6:28 pm - 11:59 pmALB-ORD
6h 31m1 stop
5:05 pm - 11:21 pmORD-ALB
5h 16m1 stop
$285Delta
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Fri, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 28
6:15 am - 12:41 pmALB-ORD
7h 26m1 stop
8:05 am - 11:14 amORD-ALB
2h 09mnonstop
$287American Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Sun, May 11
6:30 am - 11:50 amALB-ORD
6h 20m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:40 pmORD-ALB
13h 10m2 stops
$308Southwest
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Tue, May 6 - Sat, May 10
5:40 am - 4:45 pmALB-ORD
12h 05m2 stops
4:00 pm - 10:45 pmORD-ALB
5h 45m1 stop
$338Southwest
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Sun, Mar 23 - Wed, Mar 26

Expert advice for your flight from Albany to O'Hare Intl

Our travel pros reveal their best tips for your Albany to O'Hare Intl journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking your carry-on.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to six inches more legroom.

American Airlines

AA's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding and complimentary drinks.


AA offers 20 minutes of free Wi-Fi by watching a short ad.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport back to Albany, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $514 and $387 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $890 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Albany to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Albany to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $103 for a one-way ticket and $245 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Albany and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Japan Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Embraer ERJ-145 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Albany and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Albany to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Albany to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $434 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $344 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Albany is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Albany with another airline. Booking your flights between Albany and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Albany up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $217 or less one-way and $396 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Albany to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Albany Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Albany Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Albany Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Albany to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Albany to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Albany to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8068 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

8.0 ExcellentMichael, Feb 2025LGA - CMH
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Although the flight left late, we arrived early. It was one of the quickest boarding and off boarding experiences I’ve had. It was kind of annoying the only drinks they had were water, coffee, and tea. The flight was very smooth, temperature was just right, and flight attendants were friendly.

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

The dear was very limited in space. I could put my water bottle in seat basket. Also, there was no inflight entertainment in the delta app?

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

It was reported to the passengers that Delta failed to schedule the crew properly. This error caused the pilot to show up about 30 minutes late. All in all Delta's inability to take care of this basic function resulted in about an hour delay.

Don't need the male flight attended lecturing. The whole plane on how to act when there was no problems.Other than that everything was great

Loyal Delta traveler, but last nights flight was a train wreck. Seated in 1B after multiple delays. Then we couldn’t takeoff because of an issue with the passenger that was ‘not in compliance’ and had to deplane along with the threat if they did not deplane, all the passengers would be required to do so. Finally they were escorted off, but the experience threw off the crew. Disruptive for everyone. Service was a mess, televisions didn’t work, bathroom door kept swinging open during the entire flight whenever empty …

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Flight was delayed two hours. No snacks and no tv screens. My bag got stuck in Chicago

The aircrew was solid, the flight was chill, I had no issues. The gate agent was not the best. I was trying to use a military bag upgrade to move my bag from under the seat to the overhead bins and he told me there’s no overhead bins on the plane, argued with me why booking put a military member in basic economy (I don’t really understand this) and made it an issue to even try to help me stating I’d have to call reservations to get a bag upgrade. When every other agent with United can add it at the gate, this man couldn’t be bothered.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Everything was very good. Was able to change a make run flight leaving on direct earlier in the app -seamless!!! Well done

Being stick waiting for gate at ORD cause me to almost miss my connecting flight…being deaf United made no no effort to keep me updated as I couldn’t hear the PA

As usual, United scheduling is completely misleading. A 54-minute layover at O’Hare is too short to make a lot of connections, especially since the flight landed “on time” but had to wait on the taxiway 15 minutes for a gate to open up. Then it takes another 10 minutes to exit the plane before one can run to another concourse to catch a connecting flight.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Seating was horrible. Small seats. Access to flight information and extras very iser unfriendly. Kept losing internet after paying for it. Staff in madison was as unprofessional and unhelpful.

Delayed due to no crew. On a major holiday travel day.

Other than being delayed 5.5 hours and having to get a hotel because I missed my connecting flight, it was an okay flight. No in-flight Wi-Fi or entertainment.

It was nice being on a flight that had working wifi. The boarding was quick - why don’t all airlines have small boarding groups window to aisle? Makes so much sense!!! I was disappointed to be the first person stopped to have to gate check my carryon. Especially when there was plenty of overhead space at the back! But I get it…keeps it moving. Crew was nice.

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

The flight encountered a delay exceeding 4 hours. The food voucher issued was valued at $12, insufficient to cover our meal expenses. Consequently, I was unable to take my medication, leading to a drop in blood sugar levels and exacerbating my anxiety.

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