Chicago from Albuquerque, 16 – 18 Oct: £1,576 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on American, 3h 2m, landing at 5:59 PM Friday
- $599 per person, $109 below the typical fare on this route
- Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago: 8.2 from 5,337 reviews
The catch: Friday has a 60% chance of rain, the $893 hotel has no free cancellation, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a walkable city weekend of museums, deep-dish and blues; skip it if you're hoping for warm weather.
Worth it for the two of you: $2,091 for two, all in, with the flights at $1,198 plus the hotel at $893, taxes and fees included. That's Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, nonstop on American from Albuquerque to O'Hare in 3h 2m. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,576 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £903 |
| Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £673 |
| The total, before you go | £1,576 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£82 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£452 per person, return
£903 for two, taxes and fees included · American · nonstop · 3h 2m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 1:57 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £452 | nonstop | 3h 2m |
| United | £467 | nonstop | 2h 59m |
| United | £474 | 1 stop | 5h 1m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 18:42 GMT-6. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $599 per person. That's $109 below the typical fare on this route, a 15% gap, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $599 to $793, so this one is at the bottom of the range. The flight is nonstop and takes 3h 2m. It leaves Albuquerque at 1:57 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at O'Hare at 5:59 PM, so you're in the city for dinner the first night. The forecast is cool fall weather. Friday is overcast with a 60% chance of rain and a high of 56°F. Saturday is mostly clear at 52°F and Sunday is clear at 62°F. That gives you two dry days for a river cruise and a walk through Millennium Park.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend for two: architecture, museums, deep-dish and live blues, all starting from a hotel in the Loop. The pace is quick but easy, with one evening, one full day and a Sunday to fill. It suits couples or two friends who like walking, eating well and a late night out more than anyone looking for a beach this time of year.
Weather in Chicago, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 52–62°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 56 °F | 46 °F | 60% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 52 °F | 44 °F | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 62 °F | 45 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Chicago
All three picks are in The Loop, which puts architecture, theatres and Millennium Park at your doorstep. Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago is the best value: $893 for the 2 nights ($447 a night) and 8.2 from 5,337 reviews. It's the hotel in the $2,091 total. Central Loop Hotel is the budget pick at the same $893 ($447 a night), with 8.1 from 3,684 reviews. Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is the top rated, with 8.5 from 279 reviews, at $1,496 for the stay ($748 a night). It comes with a river-view room and free cancellation; the other two don't offer free cancellation. For dinner and late nights, look to River North, with its galleries, steakhouses and the city's nightlife core.
Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago
£673 for 2 nights, two guests · £337 a night
See roomsRenaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
£1,128 for 2 nights, two guests · £564 a night
See roomsCentral Loop Hotel
£673 for 2 nights, two guests · £337 a night
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Where in Chicago
- The Loop: Architecture, theatres and Millennium Park at your doorstep.
- Magnificent Mile / Streeterville: Shopping on Michigan Avenue and lakefront hotels.
- River North: Galleries, steakhouses and the city's nightlife core.
- West Loop: Converted warehouses with the top restaurant row on Randolph Street.
- Lincoln Park: Leafy neighbourhood with a free zoo and lakefront beaches.
What to do in Chicago
- Take the Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise on dry, mostly clear Saturday
- See the Bean and the fountains in Millennium Park
- Eat deep-dish at Lou Malnati's or Pequod's
- Spend a morning at the Art Institute of Chicago
- Hear live blues at Kingston Mines on Saturday night
- Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field if one is on
Also worth it
- Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Albuquerque | Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
| Flight time | 3h 2m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,128 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Chicago costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £903 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago) | £673 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,968 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Albuquerque to Chicago
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £452 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £452 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £534 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Chicago.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
- The nonstop covers 1,128 miles in 3h 2m, from ABQ to Chicago O'Hare International (ORD).
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change; resort fees and a checked bag aren't included.
- Plan on about $520 in spending money for two over the 2 days; it isn't in the total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes. The fare is $109 per person below the typical fare on this route, the flight is a 3h 2m nonstop, and the Loop hotel scores 8.2 from 5,337 reviews. The catch is Friday's 60% chance of rain.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,091 for two, all in: $1,198 for the flights ($599 per person) plus $893 for 2 nights at Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Albuquerque to Chicago, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
It's cool. Friday is overcast at 56°F with a 60% chance of rain, Saturday is mostly clear at 52°F, and Sunday is clear at 62°F. Lows run 44°F to 46°F, so pack a jacket.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend. You land at 5:59 PM Friday, so you get Friday night, a full Saturday for the river cruise and the Art Institute, and Sunday before you head home.
Which hotel should we pick?
Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago is the value pick at $893 for the stay. If you'd rather keep your plans flexible, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel has free cancellation and an 8.5 score for $1,496.
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