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

• Earliest: departs at 5:40 am and lands at 8:14 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:59 am.

The flight takes about 2h 34m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport takes 2h 34m, covering 972 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 Midway Airport range from $300 to $461, with an average of $359 over the past 12 months. Anything below $300 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $359 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $280 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $364 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Chicago Midway Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Austin to Chicago Midway Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $151, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $84 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

Connecting flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 97% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $463, a difference of $138.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 56m, compared with 7h 36m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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

Among airlines operating Austin to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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