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$73 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport

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Cheap Flights from Austin to Midway (AUS-MDW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Midway that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Midway

Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
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12:44 pm - 9:58 pmAUS-MDW
9h 14m1 stop
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6:20 am - 4:34 pmMDW-AUS
10h 14m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
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6:02 pm - 11:46 pmAUS-MDW
5h 44m1 stop
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12:11 pm - 12:33 amMDW-AUS
12h 22m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 10
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6:02 pm - 11:41 pmAUS-MDW
5h 39m1 stop
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6:24 pm - 12:33 amMDW-AUS
6h 09m1 stop
$147Frontier
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Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
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4:48 pm - 12:36 amAUS-MDW
7h 48m1 stop
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6:24 pm - 12:33 amMDW-AUS
6h 09m1 stop
$148Frontier
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
7:43 pm - 11:27 amAUS-MDW
15h 44m1 stop
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11:57 am - 2:11 pmMDW-AUS
26h 14m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 5:15 pmAUS-MDW
2h 35mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 11:00 pmMDW-AUS
2h 35mnonstop
$151Southwest
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 8:50 amAUS-MDW
2h 30mnonstop
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8:15 am - 11:05 amMDW-AUS
2h 50mnonstop
$169Southwest
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
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12:44 pm - 9:58 pmAUS-MDW
9h 14m1 stop
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10:13 am - 8:51 amMDW-AUS
22h 38m1 stop
$195Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:29 pm - 11:20 pmAUS-MDW
5h 51m1 stop
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10:13 am - 8:51 amMDW-AUS
22h 38m1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 12:28 pmAUS-MDW
6h 58m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:05 amMDW-AUS
5h 05m1 stop
$217Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
AUS features live music with over 1000 shows yearly.
The CTA Orange Line from MDW reaches The Loop quickly.
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Cheapest round-trip
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Overall average: $398
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AUS - MDW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$151
Typical prices: $328-607
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Tue 10/14Tue 10/21
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Expert advice for your flight from Austin to Midway

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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AUS

AUS offers live music on 8 stages, enhancing your departure experience with over 1000 shows annually. Check the schedule or explore to find performances you enjoy.

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MDW

For a quick trip to downtown Chicago from MDW, take the CTA Orange Line. It reaches The Loop in about 25-30 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to Midway flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Midway to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago Midway Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport is March, where tickets cost $232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $467 and $398 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $308 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Austin to Midway

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Midway based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Austin to Chicago Midway Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport was $73 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and Chicago Midway Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    On your way to Chicago Midway Airport, you’ll fly out from Austin Bergstrom. You’ll be landing at Chicago Midway.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to Chicago Midway Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to Chicago Midway Airport flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Chicago, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Chicago are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $339 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $323 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago Midway Airport from Austin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago Midway Airport with an airline and back to Austin with another airline. Booking your flights between Austin and MDW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago Midway Airport from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $144 or less one-way and $283 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Austin to Midway

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

Everything was on time. I was disappointed by the front section female, African American flight attendant. I did not see her name tag or would have identified by name not race. As passengers moved to the bathroom early in flight, she would say with a disdainful tone “I have to say the seat belt light is on” then go back to her book. Better trained flight attendants say something like be careful the seat belt light is on.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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