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How to get fromChicago to Austinby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMDW - AUS
    5h 6m
    $114–607

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeORD - AUS
    5h 28m
    $104–387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    23h 21m
    $174–336

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to AustintrainTexas Eagle
    28h 43m
    $160–850

  5. Drive 1,119.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Austincar1,119.4 mi
    18h 17m
    $205–296

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)planeMKE - AUS
    6h 48m
    $236–593

Chicago to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $170–330 and the journey takes 20h 55m.

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