Austin to Chicago (AUS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 198 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 30 | 737, 738, 73H, B38M | 2h20-2h38 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MDW | SAT→MDW | CLL→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | 15 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 54m | 2h 35m | 1h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to MDW
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MDW ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 972 miles (1,564 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 32 return, totaling 65 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
198 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Houston (IAH).