There are 7 ways to get from Elmhurst to Austin by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane ORD - AUS
5h 49m$116–392Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
22h 8m$307–330Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain Texas Eagle
30h 42m$307–758Drive 1,111.2 mi
- Drive from Elmhurst to Austincar 1,111.2 mi
18h 17m$203–293Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MDW - AUS
6h 13m$137–712Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane MKE - AUS
7h 51m$200–845Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane ORD - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
8h 7m$188–582
Elmhurst to Austin by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elmhurst to Austin is to fly which costs $110 - $400 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Elmhurst to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Elmhurst to Austin station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Republic Square Station via 700 Ben White and South Congress Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Elmhurst to Austin. However, there are services departing from Elmhurst and arriving at Austin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.
The distance between Elmhurst and Austin is 1006 miles. The road distance is 1117.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 22h 8m and costs $300 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Elmhurst to Austin, including transfers.
Elmhurst to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Elmhurst to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Elmhurst to Austin is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $330 and takes 22h 8m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $800 and takes 30h 42m.
What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) hourly. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $245–255 and the journey takes 20h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
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
- $300–750
- 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
- $245–255
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $245–255
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Booking & Getting There
Elmhurst to Austin bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Austin station.
Elmhurst to Austin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Austin station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elmhurst to Austin is 1118 miles. It takes approximately 18h 17m to drive from Elmhurst to Austin.
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