There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to Austin 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MDW - AUS
5h 21m$176–862Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORD - AUS
5h 35m$136–662Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
22h 11m$221–392Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
30h 31m$397–808Drive 1,128.9 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Austincar 1,128.9 mi
18h 44m$206–298Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MKE - AUS
7h 16m$238–993
Evanston to Austin by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Austin is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Republic Square Station via 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Austin. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 31m.
The distance between Evanston and Austin is 1010 miles. The road distance is 1135.5 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 22h 11m and costs $220 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Evanston to Austin, including transfers.
Evanston to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Evanston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $400 and takes 22h 11m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $850 and takes 30h 31m.
What companies run services between Evanston, 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $170–330
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Austin station.
Evanston to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Austin is 1135 miles. It takes approximately 18h 44m to drive from Evanston to Austin.
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