Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago
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August 25 - August 26
AUS - Chicago
$168
$169
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September 16 - September 22
AUS - Chicago
$146
$169
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August 11 - August 12
AUS - Chicago
$168
$170
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October 20 - October 27
AUS - Chicago
$191
$170
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August 25 - August 29
AUS - Chicago
$157
$187
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August 5 - August 10
AUS - Chicago
$154
$187
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September 14 - September 22
AUS - Chicago
$140
$187
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September 1 - September 5
AUS - Chicago
$140
$187
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September 16 - September 19
AUS - Chicago
$150
$187
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October 3 - October 6
AUS - Chicago
$184
$187
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Insights for flights from Austin to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Austin to Chicago
Regular price: $128 - $330
Prices for flights from Austin to Chicago are currently within the regular range.
Regular prices for this route typically range from $128 to $330. The current lowest deal is $169 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 26.
now $169
Low $128
High $330
The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Chicago
For flights from Austin to Chicago, the cheapest month to fly is August, with a median price of $210. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $909. Prices are generally lower from April to December.
August
Flights from $210
January
Flights from $909
Direct flights from Austin to Chicago
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United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Austin to Chicago
Tue, Jun 16
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (ORD)
$386
$319
One-way
Tue, Jun 16
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (ORD)
$378
$319
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$447
$254
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$448
$254
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (ORD)
$381
$309
One-way
Wed, Jun 17
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$397
$314
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Chicago
Jun 17 - Jun 18
$448 → $254
43%
Jun 17 - Jun 19
$447 → $254
43%
Jun 19 - Jun 23
$437 → $254
42%
Jun 17 - Jun 21
$439 → $315
28%
Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Chicago
Austin - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for Austin to Chicago are above the typical level at $169.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in August for the best prices
Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $210.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 19h 53m
The typical flight duration for this route is 19h 53m with connecting flights.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Only 23.5% of recent deals are direct, making connecting flights more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights
Southwest Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flights from Austin to Chicago.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Austin to Chicago appear frequently, about once per day.
Austin main airports to depart from
Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a good choice for flights from Austin to Chicago.
📍 ~10 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$169
Chicago main airports to arrive at
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Austin to Chicago.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by transport).
💸 Flights from ~$169
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative arrival choice for your trip to Chicago from Austin.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by transport).
💸 Flights from ~$289
O Hare International (ORD)
O Hare International Airport is a major arrival hub for flights from Austin to Chicago.
📍 ~40 km from Chicago city center (reachable by transport).
💸 Flights from ~$169
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$236
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to Chicago, with direct commuter rail connections.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$260
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes.
📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$110
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$231
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service, useful for travelers in southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$274
Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago
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Oct 24
Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$2,838
$1,301
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Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$2,785
$1,326
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83% AI deal score
$2,829
$1,326
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Oct 24
Chicago, United States
83% AI deal score
$2,800
$1,327
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Jul 08
Chicago, United States
81% AI deal score
$909
$637
Save $272
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Jul 08
Chicago, United States
81% AI deal score
$909
$637
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Aug 25
Chicago, United States
81% AI deal score
$1,660
$807
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Jul 15
Chicago, United States
80% AI deal score
$876
$637
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Jul 25
Chicago, United States
80% AI deal score
$958
$649
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Jul 29
Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$856
$637
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$859
$637
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Aug 05
Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$963
$653
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Aug 12
Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$949
$658
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Aug 06
Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,003
$669
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Jun 30
Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$779
$577
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Sep 01
Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,165
$1,273
Save $892
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Sep 08
Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,168
$1,274
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Aug 11
Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,306
$1,365
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Nov 17
Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$884
$649
Save $235
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Aug 06
Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$907
$669
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Jul 13
Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$1,401
$865
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Aug 18
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,047
$1,273
Save $774
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Aug 25
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,078
$1,273
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Aug 18
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,013
$1,273
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Aug 18
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,022
$1,273
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Aug 25
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,034
$1,273
Save $761
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Sep 01
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,125
$1,274
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Aug 25
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,001
$1,274
Save $727
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Sep 01
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,113
$1,287
Save $826
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Sep 08
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,164
$1,287
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Aug 11
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,024
$1,296
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Aug 11
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,032
$1,296
Save $736
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Aug 11
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,085
$1,312
Save $773
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Jul 14
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$876
$637
Save $239
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Sep 29
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$841
$637
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Sep 23
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$840
$637
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Nov 07
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$885
$661
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Dec 05
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$870
$661
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Aug 24
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$888
$669
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Aug 13
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$893
$669
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Aug 27
Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$883
$669
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$989
$673
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$2,001
$1,287
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$2,024
$1,316
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Sep 09
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$821
$637
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Sep 26
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$840
$661
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Oct 03
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$875
$661
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Jun 19
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$1,079
$746
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Jun 30
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$1,361
$864
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Dec 14
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$1,351
$913
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Aug 19
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$851
$565
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Jul 08
Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$678
$565
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$686
$565
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
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$565
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
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$565
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
$677
$565
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
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$577
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Chicago, United States
76% AI deal score
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$643
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Aug 26
Chicago, United States
75% AI deal score
$888
$637
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Jul 29
Chicago, United States
75% AI deal score
$677
$565
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Oct 14
Chicago, United States
74% AI deal score
$949
$649
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Oct 02
Chicago, United States
73% AI deal score
$934
$674
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Aug 25
Chicago, United States
72% AI deal score
$2,037
$1,331
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Chicago, United States
72% AI deal score
$2,074
$1,347
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Chicago, United States
72% AI deal score
$881
$690
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Chicago, United States
72% AI deal score
$1,962
$1,407
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Sep 10
Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$821
$669
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$822
$669
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$822
$669
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
$825
$669
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Chicago, United States
71% AI deal score
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$565
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Jul 28
Chicago, United States
70% AI deal score
$673
$577
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Chicago, United States
70% AI deal score
$673
$577
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Chicago, United States
67% AI deal score
$2,304
$2,136
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Chicago, United States
67% AI deal score
$1,308
$1,032
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Aug 04
Chicago, United States
67% AI deal score
$1,862
$1,408
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Chicago, United States
67% AI deal score
$2,009
$1,578
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Chicago, United States
67% AI deal score
$730
$663
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$2,274
$2,137
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Chicago, United States
66% AI deal score
$879
$758
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Chicago, United States
49% AI deal score
$1,705
$1,535
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Chicago, United States
48% AI deal score
$678
$639
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Chicago, United States
47% AI deal score
$1,644
$1,575
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Chicago, United States
47% AI deal score
$1,669
$1,578
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Chicago, United States
46% AI deal score
$1,443
$1,428
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Chicago, United States
46% AI deal score
$1,469
$1,444
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Chicago, United States
46% AI deal score
$1,682
$1,654
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Chicago, United States
46% AI deal score
$1,702
$1,655
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Chicago, United States
46% AI deal score
$2,034
$1,949
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Chicago, United States
45% AI deal score
$1,428
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Chicago, United States
45% AI deal score
$1,581
$1,580
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Chicago, United States
44% AI deal score
$1,949
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Chicago, United States
43% AI deal score
$2,071
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Chicago, United States
43% AI deal score
$2,221
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Chicago, United States
40% AI deal score
$1,609
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Chicago, United States
39% AI deal score
$1,193
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Chicago, United States
38% AI deal score
$1,472
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Chicago, United States
38% AI deal score
$1,586
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Chicago, United States
38% AI deal score
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Chicago, United States
38% AI deal score
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