United States · 715 miles (1,150 km)

Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 715 miles (1,150 km) apart. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Detroit, New York and Philadelphia and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ALB to MDW

ALB to MDW with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via New York (LGA)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)Allegiant Air, then Southwest Airlines
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Charleston (CHS)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
    Breeze Airways logo
    Southwest Airlines logo

ALB to MDW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ALB to MDW?

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Albany (ALB) to Chicago (MDW).

How far is Albany from Chicago by plane?

Albany (ALB) and Chicago (MDW) are 715 miles (1,150 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does ALB to MDW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ALB to MDW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Albany and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Detroit (DTW), New York (LGA), Philadelphia (PHL), Baltimore (BWI) and Washington (DCA). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Detroit.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.