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How to get from Albuquerque to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 6h 52m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas, Houston, Phoenix and Milwaukee. Two tickets from $134.

Flights from Albuquerque to Chicago

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Best fares from Albuquerque to Chicago

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $326 21 November 2026, nonstop Cheapest nonstop $326 21 November 2026, AA Cheapest weekend departure $326 Sat, 21 November 2026

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
6h 52m
two tickets, via Phoenix
$134
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,128 mi (1,815 km)
fastest
Via Denver
6h 52m
with the connection
Albuquerque to Denver flight 1h 24m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Chicago flight 2h 28m
two ticketsfrom $242
Via Dallas
7h 17m
with the connection
Albuquerque to Dallas flight 1h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Chicago: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Chicago flight 2h 32m
two ticketsfrom $198
Via Houston
7h 33m
with the connection
Albuquerque to Houston flight 2h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Chicago: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to Chicago flight 2h 28m
two ticketsfrom $419
Via Phoenix
7h 45m
with the connection
Albuquerque to Phoenix flight 1h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International. Departure to Chicago: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
Phoenix to Chicago flight 3h 20m
two ticketsfrom $134
Via Milwaukee
8h 56m
with the connection
Albuquerque to Milwaukee flight 4h 43m
Connection of about 3h
Milwaukee to Chicago flight 1h 13m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Albuquerque to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Albuquerque to Chicago?
Via Denver: 1h 24m to the connection, 2h 28m after it, about 6h 52m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Albuquerque to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $134. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Albuquerque and Chicago?
Denver (6h 52m total), Dallas (7h 17m total), Houston (7h 33m total), Phoenix (7h 45m total) and Milwaukee (8h 56m total).
How far is Chicago from Albuquerque?
1,128 mi (1,815 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.