Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago Starting at $112

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Cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$112

Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
1 transfer
5h 41m
07/18/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Chicago departs on 07/18/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $112

Cheapest round trip flight

$180

Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Direct flight
12h 43m
09/12/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Austin to Chicago departs on 09/12/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $180

The fastest flight

5h 41m

Fastest flight from Austin to Chicago takes 5h 41m

Direct flights

No direct flights

There are no direct flights on this route.

Earliest flight

6:05 AM

Latest flight

10:15 PM

Direct flights count

36

Distance

1576km

Timezone difference

0h

The distance between Austin and Chicago is 1576km (977 miles). There are 36 direct flights from Austin to Chicago. Austin and Chicago are in the same time zone. Flights from Austin begin at 6:05 AM. The latest flight from Austin departs at 10:15 PM.

Airfare from Austin to Chicago by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Austin to Chicago

June 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$104
August 2025
Highest price
on average:
$119
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Austin — Chicago route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $104

Starting at $112

Starting at $119

Direct Flights from Austin to Chicago

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Austin to Chicago, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Chicago city image

AustinChicago

AUSCHI

07/18/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Southwest Airlines

WN2134

Starting at $153

Chicago city image

AustinChicago

AUSCHI

06/24/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

American Airlines

AA1064

Starting at $106

Chicago city image

AustinChicago

AUSCHI

10/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Southwest Airlines

WN2574

Starting at $156

Chicago city image

AustinChicago

AUSCHI

08/15/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

American Airlines

AA1574

Starting at $119

Schedule of direct flights from Austin to Chicago

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Austin to Chicago:

United Airlines

United Airlines

Every day

Starting at $193

Austin airports overview

AUS
American Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$104
Starting at
$120
on average

Chicago airports overview

ORD
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Airlines flying to this airport
$74
Starting at
$97
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest flight ticket from Austin to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $112

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Austin — Chicago?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Austin to Chicago is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Austin to Chicago?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Austin to Chicago can be found flying in these months: June, August.

How long does it take to fly from Austin to Chicago?

The fastest flights from Austin to Chicago start from 5 hours 41 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Austin to Chicago?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Austin — Chicago: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Austin to Chicago

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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