How long is the flight from Austin to Chicago?

Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Austin to Chicago in about 2h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 51m. The distance between Austin and Chicago is about 972 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Austin to Chicago round-trip from $62. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $149, and American Airlines, from $159. These flights start at 77% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Austin to Chicago one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $42 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $69 and Southwest from $71 one-way.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Austin to Chicago?

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Chicago?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Chicago (average of $58). Flying from Austin to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $160). 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Austin to Chicago?

The most popular flight routes from Austin to Chicago are Austin Bergstrom - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Austin Bergstrom - Chicago Midway and Austin Bergstrom - Chicago Greater Rockford.

What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $69. While the most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $94 on average, our data indicates $863 when flying from Austin to Chicago.

What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Chicago?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Austin to Chicago consider choosing Royal Jordanian (85%), ANA (83%) or Japan Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to Chicago?

Before booking your flight from Austin to Chicago check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Frontier.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to CHI?

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 46% on airfare.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Austin-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Austin-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Austin-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Austin-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Austin to Chicago?

If you book a flight to Chicago from Austin, you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom, which is the city’s only airport. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Austin. There are 15 flights from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago per day from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Austin to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$56+ Flights from Austin to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$125 (Frontier)
One-way from	$56 (Super.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$303
Good round-trip deal	$238 or less
Good one-way deal	$132 or less

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

AUS

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

ORD

Taking the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago is often faster than driving due to traffic.

MDW

The Orange Line train connects MDW to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, offering a convenient and affordable option.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$63	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$149	Average$284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$159	Average$295	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$185	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$56+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago are usually found in September or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Austin to Chicago?

How long is the flight from Austin to Chicago?

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Chicago round-trip?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Austin to Chicago one-way?

What are the most popular routes from Austin to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Chicago?

What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Austin to Chicago?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Chicago?

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