Chicago/Rockford to Austin (RFD–AUS) — 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.
RFD–AUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Chicago/Rockford
| Metric | RFD→AUS | ORD→AUS | MSN→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RFD | – | 63 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 16 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 169 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 59m | 2h 40m | 2h 17m |
Travel Essentials
RFD: CDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Rockford, it's 6:00 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.
RFD–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RFD to AUS
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RFD to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RFD to AUS is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 956 miles (1,538 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago O'Hare and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Madison (MSN) and Chicago (MDW).