Albany (ALB) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Albany International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 723-mile flight takes about 2h 39m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 723 mi · 1,164 km
- Flight time
- 2h 39m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying ALB to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 91,845 | 2h 35m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 20 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ200 | 15,624 | 2h 42m |
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 39,054 | 2h 34m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 30,991 | 2h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ALB to ORD flight schedule
14 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 8:13pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2225United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:33am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 3460American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:46am | 8:29am | 4 | 93% |
| AA 4353American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:00am | 8:48am | 26 | 85% |
| UA 214United Airlines | 8:10am | 9:45am | 20 | 90% |
| UA 4673United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:15am | 10:00am | 10 | 87% |
| AA 4950American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:00am | 12:41pm | 27 | 63% |
| UA 2266United Airlines | 12:00pm | 1:32pm | 21 | 48% |
| UA 2825United Airlines | 12:20pm | 1:56pm | 10 | 89% |
| AA 5004American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:18pm | 3:05pm | 4 | 75% |
| AA 4476American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:38pm | 5:29pm | 27 | 65% |
| UA 2499United Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:30pm | 15 | 67% |
| UA 433United Airlines | 4:23pm | 5:59pm | 10 | 65% |
| AA 6433American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:56pm | 9:47pm | 4 | 68% |
| AA 4940American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:13pm | 10:00pm | 27 | 58% |
Is ALB to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 2,373 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (87%), those around 4pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,255 | 76% | 21 min | 1.6% |
| American Airlines | 1,118 | 79% | 21 min | 3.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 486 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 220 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 156 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 182 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 209 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 151 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 57 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 341 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 94 | 63% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 220 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 91 | 76% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 57 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 186 | 17,673 | |
| September 2025 | 192 | 16,606 | |
| October 2025 | 208 | 18,599 | |
| November 2025 | 204 | 12,564 | |
| December 2025 | 164 | 11,545 | |
| January 2026 | 112 | 8,843 | |
| February 2026 | 132 | 10,215 | |
| March 2026 | 169 | 12,286 | |
| April 2026 | 216 | 14,708 | |
| May 2026 | 255 | 16,800 | |
| June 2026 | 203 | 16,895 | |
| July 2026 | 212 | 20,780 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.