Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ALB) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ALB): 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 MDW to ALB
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

MDW to ALB 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



- Via New York (LGA)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Washington (DCA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Charlotte (CLT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Myrtle Beach (MYR)Southwest Airlines, then Allegiant Air


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Charleston (CHS)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways


MDW to ALB: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to ALB?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Albany (ALB).
How far is Chicago from Albany by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and Albany (ALB) 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 MDW to ALB cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to ALB with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Albany?
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.