Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,116 miles (1,796 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kansas City, Denver and Minneapolis and more.
How many miles ABQ to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ABQ to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ABQ to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ABQ to ORD with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
ABQ to ORD: common questions
How many miles does ABQ to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ABQ to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Albuquerque from Chicago by plane?
Albuquerque (ABQ) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,116 miles (1,796 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ABQ to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Albuquerque and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Kansas City (MCI), Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP), Dallas (DFW) and Nashville (BNA). On 10 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.