Chicago from Albuquerque, Oct 16–18: round trip from $599
When we checked, a nonstop round trip on American from Albuquerque to Chicago cost $599 per person ($1,198 for two), taxes and fees included, for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend. The forecast has highs of 52–62°F, with clear skies on Saturday and Sunday. The best-value hotel, Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, is $893 for the stay.
The flight
$708 $599 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$1,198 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 | $599 | nonstop | 3h 2m |
| United | $619 | nonstop | 2h 59m |
| United | $629 | 1 stop | 5h 1m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 6:42 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,198 |
| Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, 2 nights | $893 |
| Trip total for two | $2,091 |
Regular: $2,309 You pay: $2,091 Saved: $218
the typical fare on this route.
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Why go now
At $599 per person, this round trip is $109 below the typical fare on this route. That's 15% under the $708 median of our earlier checks, and the fare is tagged Lowest in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $599 to $793. For two people, flights come to $1,198. Add $893 for the hotel and $520 for spending, and the weekend totals $2,611. Mid-October makes for a cool-weather city trip. Friday looks overcast at 56°F with a 60% chance of rain. Saturday turns mostly clear at 52°F, and Sunday is clear at 62°F. That's good walking weather for the architecture, the museums and a long deep-dish dinner. These prices were all-in when we found them, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around architecture, museums, food and live music. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk a lot and eat well. The pace is easy: you land Friday evening, spend Saturday on the river and around Millennium Park, and keep Sunday loose before heading home. Pack layers, since nights dip to 44°F.
Weather in Chicago, Oct 16–18
Highs 52–62°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 56 °F | 46 °F | 60% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 52 °F | 44 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 62 °F | 45 °F | 1% |
Where to stay in Chicago
All three picks are in The Loop, with architecture, theatres and Millennium Park at your doorstep. Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago is the best value: a Club Room for $893 for 2 nights ($447 a night), rated 8.2 from 5,337 reviews. Central Loop Hotel is the budget pick at the same $893 ($447 a night) for a Double Room, rated 8.1 from 3,684 reviews. Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel is the top rated at 8.5 from 279 reviews. It costs $1,496 for the stay ($748 a night) for a river-view room with 2 queens, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. All three are room only. If you want to be closer to the nightlife, River North has galleries, steakhouses and the city's late-night core.
Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago
$893 for 2 nights, two guests · $447 a night
See roomsRenaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
$1,496 for 2 nights, two guests · $748 a night
See roomsCentral Loop Hotel
$893 for 2 nights, two guests · $447 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 to see the skyline from the water.
- See the Bean and the fountains in Millennium Park, steps from The Loop hotels.
- Eat deep-dish at Lou Malnati's or Pequod's; Saturday night is a good slot.
- Visit the Art Institute of Chicago, a solid indoor plan if the weather turns.
- Hear live blues at Kingston Mines to close out Saturday night.
Also worth it
- Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
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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 | $1,198 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago) | $893 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,611 |
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 | $599 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $599 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $708 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Albuquerque.
- The American nonstop leaves ABQ at 1:57 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at O'Hare (ORD) at 5:59 PM local time, after 3h 2m in the air.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them and can change. All three hotels are room only.
- Of the three hotels, only Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked, it was $599 per person round trip, or $1,198 for two, nonstop on American with taxes and fees included. A United nonstop was $619 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Albuquerque, and everything is priced in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Friday looks overcast with a high of 56°F and a 60% chance of rain. Saturday is mostly clear at 52°F, and Sunday is clear at 62°F. Lows run 44–46°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 5:59 PM on Friday, which leaves time for dinner, a full Saturday for the river cruise and the Art Institute, and Sunday for Millennium Park.
What does the whole weekend cost for two?
We put it at $2,611: $1,198 for flights, $893 for 2 nights at Club Quarters Hotel Central Loop, Chicago, and $520 for spending, which is $130 per person a day.
Is there an earlier flight?
Yes. A United nonstop leaves at 7:50 AM and lands at 11:49 AM for $619 per person, or $1,238 for two, which gives you most of Friday in Chicago.
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