$54 Cheap Flights from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW)

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Popular airlines from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

Cheap Flights from Austin to Chicago (AUS-MDW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $54 for one-way flights and $108 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$108 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$108
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Austin to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $108 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$118 Roundtrip, just found
$118
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Austin to Chicago, returning Thu, Nov 6, priced at $118 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$124 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$124
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Austin to Chicago, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $124 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 18
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$139 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$139
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Austin to Chicago, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $139 found 13 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Fri, Oct 31
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$140 Roundtrip, just found
$140
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Austin to Chicago, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $140 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Wed, Dec 31
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$141 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 25 from Austin to Chicago, returning Wed, Dec 31, priced at $141 found 3 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 1
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$147 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 31 from Austin to Chicago, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $147 found 5 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$149 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$149
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from Austin to Chicago, returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $149 found 23 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 25
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$150 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from Austin to Chicago, returning Thu, Dec 25, priced at $150 found 3 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Dec 25 - Thu, Jan 1
AUS
Austin
MDW
Chicago
$151 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 25 from Austin to Chicago, returning Thu, Jan 1, priced at $151 found 12 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $115 - $618 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Chicago

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to O'Hare Intl. ORD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 23 minutes. Flights from $153
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center23 min
Flights from $153
Flights from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW)
Origin airport
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
Destination airport
Midway Intl.
Airlines serving
Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Roundtrip price
$108
Distance
972 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 47 mins

Austin to Chicago Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Austin to Chicago

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Austin to Chicago are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Austin to Chicago

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Austin to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Austin to Chicago

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Austin to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $54 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Austin to Chicago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Austin to Chicago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) cost?
Snag a cheap one-way flight from $54 or cheap return flight from $108 from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
Traveling in December is a great way to save, as it's the cheapest month for flights between AUS and MDW. You'll typically find the lowest prices during the off-season.
Which airlines fly direct from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
You can fly directly from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) on a Southwest Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare different airlines, travel time and fares all in one place. Customize the search to your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find the carrier with the cheapest AUS to MDW flight.
How many flights per day from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
With, on average, 2 direct flights departing from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) daily, you'll be cruising above the clouds before you know it.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
More passengers fly between AUS and MDW at 11 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Travel outside of rush hours and you could save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from AUS to MDW?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the largest range of options for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW).
What is the earliest flight from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)'s earliest flight to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) is at approximately 6:40AM UTC-6. With a total travel time of 2h 30m, you'll land at around 9:10AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
The average flight duration from AUS to MDW is 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 970 mi.
What airline has the least delays from AUS to MDW?
Consider traveling with Southwest Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) without any delays. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 86%. Want to be updated if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
Opt for a flight from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the likelihood of delays. Departures after this hour are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Chicago from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
Board a direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Chicago and land at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Another convenient entry point into this destination is Midway Intl. Airport (MDW).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from AUS to MDW shortly before your getaway is usually more expensive. But if you're flexible with your departure dates and times, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book an AUS to MDW flight and hotel package?
You can save money by securing an AUS to MDW flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's simple to manage it all in one place. After selecting your preferred flights and accommodations, consider adding extras such as car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW)?
If you booked your AUS to MDW flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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