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	$180	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, May 29 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$211	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $211
Last-minute weekend getaway	$211	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, May 1 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Chicago is currently $211
Cheapest business class flights	$498	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago is currently $498

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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $80–240
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–305

Popular airlines from Austin to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $205–420

36 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every day

2428 weekly connecting flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $205–430

29 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - ORD Every day

608 weekly connecting flights

AUS - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $256

Typical price: $200–445

31 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - ORD Every day

409 weekly connecting flights

AUS - ORD Every day
Delta

from $276

Typical price: $235–560

461 weekly connecting flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $224

Typical price: $150–325

2 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - ORD Every Mon, Fri

30 weekly connecting flights

AUS - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Alaska

from $629

Typical price: $420–950

21 weekly connecting flights

AUS - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 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 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 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

The cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $80 to $240.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Chicago is $256, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Chicago is $256, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Chicago is $256, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Chicago is $276, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Chicago is $224, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Chicago is $629, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago starts at $180 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

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

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.

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 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, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 36 nonstop flights and 2,428 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 29 nonstop flights and 608 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
United offers 31 nonstop flights and 409 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 461 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 30 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska 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.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Chicago is $256, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 7.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Chicago is $256, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Chicago is $256, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Chicago is $276, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to Chicago is $224, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Chicago is $629, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

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

There are 36 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 American direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 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.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Chicago at price $211 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

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

There are 36 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 American direct flights from Austin to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 31 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.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Chicago start at $211 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

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.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Chicago start at $498 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Chicago start at $180 from Fri, May 29 to Sun, May 31.

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.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Chicago starts at $211 from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Chicago at price $211 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 1 to Mon, May 4.

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.