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Flights from Austin to Chicago

Cheapest airlines flights from Austin to Chicago

Fly from Austin to Chicago with 3 carriers, including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago.
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Find cheap flights from Austin to Chicago

Non stop flights available! Find direct flights from Austin to Chicago within the next 3 months. Book one way flights from US$58 or round trip tickets from US$135.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Austin to Chicago Flight Information

The distance between Austin and Chicago is approximately 1,574.54 km. On average, a flight from Austin to Chicago takes around 2 hours 41 minutes. The most popular month to fly to Chicago is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$58
Cheapest round-trip ticket price US$135
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 1,574.54 km
Average flight time 2 hours 41 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Austin to Chicago?

Best time for cheap flights from Austin to Chicago are between Aug 24 and Aug 31 with one way fares from US$57

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Austin to Chicago based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $309.

  • How long does it take to fly from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 41 minutes to fly from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (CHI)?

How to find a cheap flight from Austin to Chicago

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Austin to Chicago ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Austin to Chicago airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Mon, Aug 25 at US$58 for one-way flights.
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