Expect long lines at AUS, especially during morning rush hours. Arrive early to avoid missing your flight.

Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $134 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $72 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $288 |
Good round-trip deal | $236 or less |
Good one-way deal | $153 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
AustinChicago
AUS - MDW
AUSMDW
Austin Bergstrom
Tue 11/11
2:40 pm-5:15 pm
Nonstop2h 35m
Chicago Midway
Sat 11/15
8:25 am-11:15 am
Nonstop2h 50m
AustinChicago
AUS - MDW
AUSMDW
Austin Bergstrom
Wed 12/10
6:15 am-8:50 am
Nonstop2h 35m
Chicago Midway
Thu 12/11
10:50 am-5:25 pm
1 stop6h 35m
AustinChicago
AUS - MDW
AUSMDW
Austin Bergstrom
Fri 10/31
5:00 pm-7:30 pm
Nonstop2h 30m
Chicago Midway
Wed 11/5
2:15 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop4h 05m
AustinChicago
AUS - MDW
AUSMDW
Austin Bergstrom
Sat 12/6
6:15 am-1:20 pm
1 stop7h 05m
Chicago Midway
Sun 12/7
8:25 am-11:15 am
Nonstop2h 50m
AustinChicago
AUS - MDW
AUSMDW
Austin Bergstrom
Mon 12/15
5:30 am-12:34 pm
1 stop7h 04m
Chicago Midway
Thu 12/18
9:34 am-2:50 pm
1 stop5h 16m
AustinChicago
AUS - ORD
AUSORD
Austin Bergstrom
Wed 12/3
6:15 am-11:40 am
1 stop5h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 12/6
6:45 am-12:37 pm
1 stop5h 52m
AustinChicago
AUS - ORD
AUSORD
Austin Bergstrom
Thu 12/25
10:55 am-4:20 pm
1 stop5h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/1
6:35 am-11:57 am
1 stop5h 22m
AustinChicago
AUS - ORD
AUSORD
Austin Bergstrom
Fri 12/5
6:27 pm-12:01 am
1 stop5h 34m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/8
8:50 am-5:20 pm
1 stop8h 30m
AustinChicago
AUS - ORD
AUSORD
Austin Bergstrom
Sat 12/6
12:20 pm-6:43 pm
1 stop6h 23m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 12/8
9:49 am-3:54 pm
1 stop6h 05m
AustinChicago
AUS - MDW
AUSMDW
Austin Bergstrom
Tue 11/11
5:50 am-12:30 pm
2 stops6h 40m
Chicago Midway
Wed 11/12
8:20 pm-11:05 pm
Nonstop2h 45m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
The price you pay for your flight from Austin to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Chicago (average of $59). Flying from Austin to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Austin to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from AUS to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$74 | Average$242 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$137 | Average$315 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$159 | Average$318 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$195 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |