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How to get fromChicago to Austin Airport (AUS)by plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Austin Airport (AUS) by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    3h 59m
    $152–755

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    4h 27m
    $102–435

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    24h 3m
    $174–338

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus FlixBus US1164
    32h 29m
    $416–838

  5. Drive 1,124.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Austin Airport (AUS)car car 1,124.4 mi
    18h 34m
    $206–297

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    5h 38m
    $220–970

Chicago to Austin Airport (AUS) by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Austin Airport (AUS), 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.

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