3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Austin.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport |
| United Airlines | ORD O'Hare International Airport | AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | MDW Midway International Airport | AUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 21.7 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | CapMetro Route 20 from the arrivals level to Downtown and the University of Texas, every 15 to 30 minutes | about 35m | $1.25 per ride |
| rideshare | Taxis, Uber and Lyft from the Ground Transportation Center at the rental car facility | – | – |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Austin is the same time as Chicago. Austin uses the US dollar (USD).
Read the Austin guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips
Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW) and arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
About 979 miles (1,576 km), measured between the city centres.
Austin is the same time as Chicago.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
CapMetro Route 20 from the arrivals level to Downtown and the University of Texas, every 15 to 30 minutes, about 35 minutes, $1.25 per ride.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.