Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Austin (PWK–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 986 mi 3h 29m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and AUS, connecting options are available through 21 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
HOU ~5h 3m GRR ~5h 11m DAL ~5h 14m SRQ ~6h 19m CLT ~6h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → AUS
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
AUS → PWK
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric PWK→AUS ORD→AUS MDW→AUS
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 9 4
Weekly flights 1 194 55
Flight time 3h 29m 2h 52m 2h 40m
Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights · Chicago (MDW) to Austin flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Austin is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · AUS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m.
Getting from AUS

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.

Austin Climate

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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Austin route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take approximately 3h 29m. The route covers 986 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to AUS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, GRR, DAL, SRQ, CLT, MCO, PHX, IAD, PHL, YYZ, SLC, LAS, LGA, PBI, PSP, BZN, CUN, MIA, FLL, SFO and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Austin is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from AUS to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to AUS

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to AUS ranges from 3 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).