1 airline flies nonstop from Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Midway International Airport (Chicago) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (Austin).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Southwest Airlines flies this route nonstop.
About 972 miles (1,564 km) between the airports.
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.