There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)AUS - MDW
4h 37m$103–557Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to DallasSan Antonio / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to ChicagoQuerétaro
23h 8m$210–365Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
28h 20m$180–850Drive 1,116.5 mi
- Drive from Austin to Chicago1,116.5 mi
18h 25m$204–295Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AUS - ORD
4h 58m$103–387
Austin to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Chicago is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Austin and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28h 20m.
The distance between Austin and Chicago is 998 miles. The road distance is 1123 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 8m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Austin to Chicago, including transfers.
Austin to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 23h 8m, you could also train, which costs $180 - $850 and takes 28h 20m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 23h 8m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Austin to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Austin to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Chicago is 1123 miles. It takes approximately 18h 25m to drive from Austin to Chicago.
Book your Austin to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1263+ hotels available in Chicago.