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Cheap flights Austin — Chicago

from $80 1 576 km ~2h 21m 6 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Saturday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $80 on 12.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
12 Dec 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 4702
20:10
AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
00:49
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 39m 1 stop
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12 Dec 2026, Sat
Southwest Airlines WN 379
21:15
AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
23:45
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
2h 30m Direct
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Flights by stops
All flights 1 days
12 Dec 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 4702
20:10
AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
00:49
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 39m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 576 km
Flight time
2h 21m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $80 (12.12.2026)
Average price
$80
Maximum price
$80
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (1)
AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (4)
F9 Frontier Airlines WN Southwest Airlines AA American Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (3)
Kiwi.com Farera Tickets
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 3 flights · 3 days
$80
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$141
American Airlines
American Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$174
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$219
Where to buy tickets 3
Kiwi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $80
Farera
3 tickets · 3 days
from $127
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $174
Airports

From — Austin (1)

  • AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

To — Chicago (2)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Austin — Chicago
How long is the flight from Austin to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 2h 21m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Austin to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 1 576 km.
How much do flights from Austin to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $80 on 12.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $80. Range: $80 — $80.
What is the time difference between Austin and Chicago?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Austin operate flights?
From Austin: AUS (Austin-Bergstrom International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $141. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Austin — Chicago

Flights Austin — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 576 km. Flight time 2h 21m. Time difference +0h.

From Austin (AUS) flights depart from 1 airport: AUS. To Chicago (CHI) — 2 arrival airports: MDW, ORD.

4 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $80 (12.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $80, ranging from $80 to $80. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.

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