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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:54 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Chicago takes 2h 49m, covering 981 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago range from $243 to $416, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $317 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $189 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $321 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Chicago flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $260 to $1,984. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Austin to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Austin to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Austin to Chicago usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Austin to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Austin to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $290 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $391, a difference of $101.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Austin and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 32m, compared with 5h 39m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 6h 13m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can get Chicago flight deals from several airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. These flights are excellent options if you have time constraints, although the tickets might be relatively more expensive. Another option would be to take a United Airlines or American Airlines flight with one stop in Houston and Dallas, respectively.

There are various ways to get to the downtown area from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. You can take the CTA Blue Line trains that depart from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. These take about 45min to arrive in the city center, and they cost just a few dollars. You can also take the GO Airport Express shuttle to the city center, but these have several stops along the way. Taxis are also available, but their services come at a higher price, although they can get downtown in approx. 35min. Otherwise, you can rent a car or use ride-hire services.

The Hilton O'Hare Airport Hotel is located inside the airport, right opposite T1, T2, and T3. You can easily access it from [international] Terminal 5 using the Airport Transit System that links the terminals to economy parking. In addition to providing convenient flight boarding, the airport is well connected to the downtown area via the CTA Blue Line.

Your driver can drop you off at the upper level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Signs are strategically placed to lead you right to the drop-off zone. For parking space, head to the Red, Blue, or Economy garage for short- and long-term parking.