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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Austin is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Austin is to fly and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $40 - $310.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Austin?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Austin. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Austin via Milwaukee and Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Chicago to Austin?

The distance between Chicago and Austin is 323 miles. The road distance is 343 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Austin without a car is to train and bus via Milwaukee which takes 9h 54m and costs $120 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Chicago to Austin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Austin bus from?

Chicago to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Austin bus arrive?

Chicago to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Austin?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Austin is 343 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Chicago to Austin.

Where can I stay near Austin?

There are six+ hotels available in Austin.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Austin by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Rochester, bus
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
4h 39m
$42–305
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
9h 54m
$123–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
11h 41m
$260–427
Drive 341 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Austincar 341 mi
7h 35m
$59–85
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 9m
$54–290
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 6m
$66–300
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
6h 15m
$64–334
Bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
3. Take the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
10h 5m
$90–164
Bus
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 the bus from Rochester to Austinbus
10h 45m
$82–169

Chicago to Austin by train and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Austin.

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Distance: 321.2 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Austin via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and Rochester in around 10h 5m.

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