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Albany to Chicago: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical round trip was $694 per person and the lowest $537, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $537 |
| Typical (median) | $694 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $696 | UA | with a stop | 7h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $537 | American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | nonstop | 2h 47m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $705 | UA | nonstop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $693 | UA | with a stop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $695 | UA | with a stop | 2h 34m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $682 | UA | nonstop | 2h 37m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Albany to Chicago
What does a round trip from Albany to Chicago usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $694 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was $537.
When is the best time to fly from Albany to Chicago?
Chicago is at its best in May, June, July, August, September and October. Avoid December, January, February, March: Bitter cold and wind off the lake
Do I need a passport to fly from Albany to Chicago?
No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.