There are 5 ways to get from Austin to University of 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
5h 3m$104–555Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AUS - ORD
5h 48m$103–377Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to DallasSan Antonio / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to ChicagoQuerétaro
23h 30m$213–368Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union StationTexas Eagle
29h 29m$194–682Drive 1,116.1 mi
- Drive from Austin to University of Chicago1,116.1 mi
18h 26m$204–295
Austin to University of Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to University of Chicago is to fly which costs $100 - $380 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Cottage Grove & 58th Street via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th Street & Cottage Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
The distance between Austin and University of Chicago is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to University of Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 30m and costs $210 - $370.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Austin to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Austin to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $370 and takes 23h 30m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $700 and takes 29h 29m.
Austin to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to University of Chicago is 1123 miles. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Austin to University of Chicago.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and University of 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 University of Chicago via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, and Cottage Grove & 58th Street in around 23h 30m.
- 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 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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 Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- 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 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
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
- $180–700
- 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
There are 1284+ hotels available in University of Chicago.









