Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago
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September 12 - September 14
AUS - Chicago
$241
$125
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September 1 - September 15
AUS - Chicago
$198
$128
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August 17 - August 19
AUS - Chicago
$273
$137
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September 8 - September 12
AUS - Chicago
$242
$143
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October 6 - October 13
AUS - Chicago
$247
$143
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August 24 - August 26
AUS - Chicago
$271
$145
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August 5 - August 10
AUS - Chicago
$309
$149
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September 1 - September 5
AUS - Chicago
$239
$149
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September 11 - September 14
AUS - Chicago
$271
$150
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September 1 - September 8
AUS - Chicago
$227
$151
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Austin to Chicago: Overview
Insights for flights from Austin to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Austin to Chicago
Regular price: $194 - $336
Prices for flights from Austin to Chicago are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Austin to Chicago is between $194 and $336. The current lowest deal is $125 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 12-Sep 14.
now $125
Low $194
High $336
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
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Austin to Chicago
Wed, Jul 15
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$411
$253
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$321
$191
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$298
$156
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$309
$149
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$165
$167
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
AUS - Chicago
Austin (AUS) - Chicago (ORD)
American Airlines
$153
$167
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Chicago
Jul 8 - Jul 11
$411 → $254
38%
Jul 11 - Jul 14
$377 → $254
33%
Jul 6 - Jul 8
$418 → $308
26%
Jul 8 - Jul 15
$352 → $250
29%
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 for this route.
📅 Best time to fly
August is historically cheapest at $210
Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chicago, with a median price of $210.
⏱️ Flight duration
Median flight time is 19h 53m
The median flight time from Austin to Chicago is 19 hours and 53 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Only 23.5% of deals are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers a $125 deal
Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $125 from Austin to Chicago.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent on this route
Deals for flights from Austin to Chicago appear frequently, averaging 1.03 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
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$1,389
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81% AI deal score
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81% AI deal score
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81% AI deal score
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$1,424
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Chicago, United States
81% AI deal score
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$1,449
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$647
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Chicago, United States
80% AI deal score
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$1,488
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,269
$630
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$952
$657
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
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$657
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Chicago, United States
79% AI deal score
$1,455
$821
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,696
$1,877
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,780
$1,909
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,796
$1,914
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,807
$1,914
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,798
$1,914
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
$2,782
$1,914
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Chicago, United States
78% AI deal score
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$1,914
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$872
$657
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$874
$657
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$880
$657
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$870
$657
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$878
$661
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$1,056
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,655
$1,873
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,608
$1,873
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77% AI deal score
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$1,873
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,637
$1,873
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
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$1,877
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Chicago, United States
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$1,877
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$1,877
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,673
$1,877
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
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$1,877
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
$2,658
$1,878
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77% AI deal score
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$1,878
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Chicago, United States
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$1,882
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Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States
77% AI deal score
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