What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin?

The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $340.

How far is it from Chicago Union Station to Austin?

The distance between Chicago Union Station and Austin is 324 miles. The road distance is 349.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago Union Station to Austin without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin without a car is to train and bus and shuttle which takes 10h 4m and costs $100 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago Union Station to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Austin is 350 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are six+ hotels available in Austin.

Chicago Union Station to Austin - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Austin by plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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Fly to Rochester
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
5h 3m
$48–335
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Sinclair - Austin, MNshuttle
10h 4m
$103–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Albert Leabus Jefferson Lines 805
10h 45m
$230–404
Drive 347.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Austincar 347.5 mi
7h 6m
$64–92
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Austincar
5h 23m
$60–311
Fly to Mason City, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Take the bus from Mason City to Albert Leabus
5h 46m
$138–419
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Austincar
6h 25m
$72–330
Bus, shuttle via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Sinclair - Austin, MNshuttle
10h 24m
$90–165
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester Sinclair to Sinclair - Austin, MNshuttle
11h 5m
$82–169

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Austin, MN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) 5 times a day.

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