Austin to Chicago (AUS–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 51 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h30-2h47 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MDW | GRK→MDW | SAT→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | 1 | 26 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 3h 24m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to MDW is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 972 miles (1,564 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Tulsa and William P. Hobby. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK), San Antonio (SAT) and College Station (CLL).