Travelling from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Chicago is one hour ahead of Albuquerque and is in the UTC-6 timezone.
Flights from ABQ to MDW start at 05:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 16:00 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from five weekly Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ABQ to MDW flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as October? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Chicago (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ABQ to MDW flights. An impressive 83.69% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ABQ and MDW:
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Currently, £97 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £195. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ABQ to MDW.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from ABQ to MDW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque Airport (ABQ)
You'll find ABQ at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
85% of flights departing from Albuquerque Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of ABQ.
Central Albuquerque to Albuquerque Airport is approximately 13 kms (8 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ABQ:
Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
If you have a late Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near MDW:
Pick up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Chicago Midway Airport about four weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Chicago in December.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Albuquerque Airport to Chicago Midway Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to MDW around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Chicago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 451 kms (280 miles) south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kms (160 miles) south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
