Chicago to Austin (MDW–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MDW–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 972 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 100 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 54 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h40-3h21 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→AUS | ORD→AUS | SBN→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 55 | 194 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 40m | 2h 52m | – |
| Departure OTP | 28% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · AUS: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
MDW–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to AUS
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 55 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to AUS ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours 21 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
100 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).