Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago (AUS - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$62	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 15 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $62
Cheapest one-way flight	$33	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Jan 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $33
Last-minute weekend getaway	$336	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Nov 21 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Chicago is currently $336
Cheapest business class flights	$558	United Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $558

Fastest flight	2 hr 25 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Chicago takes 2 hr 25 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chicago is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–425
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–305

Popular airlines from Austin to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $149

Typical price: $205–470

25 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - MDW Every day

2435 weekly connecting flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $188

Typical price: $205–490

28 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - ORD Every day

672 weekly connecting flights

AUS - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $139

Typical price: $210–490

30 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - ORD Every day

469 weekly connecting flights

AUS - ORD Every day
Delta

from $197

Typical price: $235–620

430 weekly connecting flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $62

Typical price: $145–340

2 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - ORD Every Mon, Fri

36 weekly connecting flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every day
Spirit

from $184

Typical price: $185–410

23 weekly connecting flights

AUS - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 23 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 13 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 43 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 31 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 26 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 28 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to Chicago

When are the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $110 to $425.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $62. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Chicago is $149, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Chicago is $188, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 25.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Chicago is $139, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Chicago is $197, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Chicago is $62, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Austin to Chicago is $184, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.

What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago starts at $62 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $33 and departs on Thu, Jan 8.

How long does it take to fly from Austin to Chicago?

2 hr 25 min is the shortest flight time from Austin to Chicago.

When should you fly to Chicago, United States?

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Austin to Chicago?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Austin to Chicago?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 30 nonstop flights and 469 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 25 nonstop flights and 2,435 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Chicago are:

American offers 28 nonstop flights and 672 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 430 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 36 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Spirit offers 23 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and Chicago.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $62. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $33.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Chicago is $149, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Chicago is $188, flying from Jan 24 to Jan 25.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Chicago is $139, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Chicago is $197, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Chicago is $62, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Austin to Chicago is $184, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.

Which airlines have direct flights from Austin to Chicago?

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Austin to Chicago.

There are 25 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 American direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 United direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Chicago at price $336 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Austin to Chicago?

Southwest, United, American and Frontier fly direct from Austin to Chicago.

There are 25 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 American direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 United direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Austin to Chicago available?

There are direct flights from Austin to Chicago on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Chicago start at $62 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18 with Frontier.

How can I find nonstop flights from Austin to Chicago?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Chicago start at $558 from Sat, Jan 10 to Sun, Jan 11 with United.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Chicago start at $62 from Thu, Jan 15 to Sun, Jan 18.

How can I book business class trips from Austin to Chicago?

To book business class trips from Austin to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Austin to Chicago next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Chicago starts at $336 from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Chicago at price $336 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Nov 21 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Chicago?

To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.