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 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 54 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h14-2h35 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Austin
| Metric | AUS→MDW | SAT→MDW | IAH→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | 28 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 2h 30m | 2h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 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 55 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 4 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 972 miles (1,564 km). There are approximately 55 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 110 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).