How many flights depart from Austin to Chicago on average per week?

As of July 2026, there are 277 flights per week flying from Austin to Chicago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Austin to Chicago on average per day?

39 flights are operational daily from Austin to Chicago as of July 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 42% of flights per day taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago?

Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Austin according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago?

As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $279 to $389. The lowest price recently found on this route was $252.

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8:16 pm - 9:35 pm

AUS

ORD

25h 19m

1 stop

10:40 pm - 11:59 pm

ORD

AUS

25h 19m

1 stop

$252Frontier

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

1:33 pm - 10:03 pm

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MDW

8h 30m

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6:05 am - 4:39 pm

MDW

AUS

10h 34m

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$253Frontier

Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16

6:15 am - 1:36 pm

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ORD

7h 21m

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7:05 am - 4:39 pm

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9h 34m

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$253Frontier

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23

4:55 pm - 11:57 pm

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7h 02m

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5:30 am - 11:00 am

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5h 30m

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$254Delta

Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10

1:33 pm - 10:03 pm

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8h 30m

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6:05 am - 12:38 pm

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AUS

6h 33m

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$254Frontier

Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 8

6:30 am - 10:03 pm

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15h 33m

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6:05 am - 12:38 pm

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AUS

6h 33m

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$255Frontier

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1:33 pm - 10:03 pm

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8h 30m

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2:49 pm - 8:06 am

MDW

AUS

17h 17m

1 stop

$257Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16

6:35 am - 9:34 am

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ORD

2h 59mnonstop

8:51 am - 11:49 am

ORD

AUS

2h 58mnonstop

$261United Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15

8:50 pm - 11:20 pm

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MDW

2h 30mnonstop

10:05 am - 12:40 pm

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2h 35mnonstop

$261Southwest

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2:25 pm - 12:34 pm

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22h 09m

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1:24 pm - 11:52 am

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AUS

22h 28m

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$378Multiple Airlines

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Aug 8

AUS6:35 amAustin Bergstrom

2h 59m

ORD9:34 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD8:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 58m

AUS11:49 amAustin Bergstrom

$261

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AUS1:01 pmAustin Bergstrom

2h 56m

ORD3:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 57m

AUS9:57 amAustin Bergstrom

$270

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Aug 8

AUS1:01 pmAustin Bergstrom

2h 56m

ORD3:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 15

ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

4h 36m

1 stop

AUS11:06 amAustin Bergstrom

$271

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Aug 14

AUS6:27 amAustin Bergstrom

3h 03m

ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 16

ORD9:04 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 46m

AUS11:50 pmAustin Bergstrom

$262

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Sep 8

AUS7:45 amAustin Bergstrom

3h 00m

ORD10:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 15

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 45m

AUS5:45 pmAustin Bergstrom

$266

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Aug 4

AUS6:26 pmAustin Bergstrom

3h 13m

ORD9:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 9

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 41m

AUS10:56 amAustin Bergstrom

$275

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10:40 pm-11:59 pm

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Fri 8/14

1:33 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 30m

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6:05 am-4:39 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$253

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AUSORD

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 8/20

6:15 am-1:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

7:05 am-4:39 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$253

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Sat 7/25

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1 stop6h 33m

$254

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Tue 8/4

6:30 am-10:03 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Chicago Midway

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6:05 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$255

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Austin Bergstrom

Fri 8/14

1:33 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/16

2:49 pm-8:06 am

1 stop17h 17m

$257

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AUS - ORD

AUSORD

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/8

6:35 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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8:51 am-11:49 am

Nonstop2h 58m

$261

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Austin Bergstrom

Thu 8/6

8:50 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/8

10:05 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$261

AustinChicago

AUS - RFD

AUSRFD

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 8/5

2:25 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops22h 09m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 8/9

1:24 pm-11:52 am

1 stop22h 28m

$378

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Austin and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Austin, with most prices found around $49. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in November, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Austin to Chicago during January average around $51.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $365. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Austin to Chicago for around $566.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from Austin to Chicago during this time can be as low as $249. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $507.

What is the cheapest Austin Bergstrom to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Austin when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $298 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Austin for as low as $248 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Austin to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Austin to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Austin to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2026, prices for Austin to Chicago flights are approximately 8% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$184
Fastest flight time	2h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Austin in the past 72 hours is $184. The best round-trip flight deal from Austin to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $311.

The fastest flight from Austin to Chicago takes 2h 30m

Direct flights go from Austin to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Austin there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW).

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How far is Austin Bergstrom to Chicago by plane?
The distance between Austin Bergstrom and Chicago is about 978.1 mi. 2h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago?
As of July 2026, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Austin Bergstrom Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Austin to Chicago?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Austin to Chicago is Boeing 737-800, representing 35.84% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 9 at 13.76%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 13.31%, and Airbus A319 at 10.67%.
What is the most popular airline from Austin to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Austin and Chicago, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 32% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 24%, Southwest with 23%, and Frontier with 20%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $69	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,823 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $143	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,251 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,458 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,806 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $173	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,010 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $190	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,979 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

Southwest Flights From Austin to Chicago
The lowest priced Southwest flight from Austin to Chicago from the last 72 hours was $143. Generally, Southwest has 33 flights on this route every week with an average price of $338. Southwest is rated 7.9/10 by our users.
United Airlines Flights From Austin to Chicago
Across 9,979 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Austin to Chicago about 32 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $190 to $362. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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