There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MDW - AUS
2h 59m$160–744Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORD - AUS
5h 33m$106–442Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
23h 13m$178–342Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
30h 44m$386–808Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane MDW - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
5h 24m$177–778Drive 1,112 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austincar 1,112 mi
18h 20m$203–294
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin is to fly which costs $100 - $450 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Western Orange Line Station and arriving at Republic Square Station via Chicago, 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Austin is 986 miles. The road distance is 1118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 23h 13m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 23h 13m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $850 and takes 30h 44m.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Austin, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $170–330 and the journey takes 20h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Will Rogers World
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $380–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $170–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Austin station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin is 1119 miles. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Austin.
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