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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Chicago by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    4h 36m
    $143–707

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    6h 58m
    $99–430

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus San Antonio / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    23h 9m
    $210–365

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    28h 23m
    $350–750

  5. Drive 1,116.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Chicagocar car 1,116.7 mi
    18h 32m
    $204–295

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    5h 1m
    $133–467

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    6h 31m
    $134–630

Austin to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 991.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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 9m.

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