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Austin, TX to Chicago (O'Hare), IL
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Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Take advantage of free same-day standby9.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Fare | Fly one-way from $129 (departing on 6/18)* |
|---|---|
| Departing from | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) |
| Arriving at | Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 45 minutes |
| Distance | 977 miles |
| 143† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 1‡ | Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday |
| 1 ‡ | Nonstop flight on Saturday |
| 1 ‡ | Nonstop flight on Sunday |
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†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 6/1/2025 and 6/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 6/1/2025 and 6/30/2025.
Explore Chicago.
When you start your Chicago adventure by arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, you’re just a Blue Line ride away from everything the city has to offer. The CTA has trains and buses that can take you nearly everywhere you want to go during your visit if you choose to use public transit, but renting a car is just as easy.
The neighborhoods nearest the airport of your arrival are largely residential, but spend enough time exploring and you’ll find that each of Chicago’s 77 designated neighborhoods have hidden gems. Bungalow Belts abound across the city and make for fantastic self-directed sightseeing for lovers of Arts and Crafts architecture. If you’d prefer to take in the iconic skyscrapers of the Loop, consider heading downtown for a boat-based architecture tour on the Chicago River. The river itself is a marvel: In the late 1880s, civil engineers successfully reversed the river’s flow from emptying into Lake Michigan to protect and preserve the city’s supply of freshwater.
The lakefront is a favorite destination for visitors and Chicagoans alike. Navy Pier is a popular draw, especially during warm months when the iconic Ferris wheel is in operation. Further south along the lake you’ll find the Grant Park and the Museum Campus, home to the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum of Natural History, and the popular spot for outdoor events Northerly Island. There’s so much to explore on the lakefront it’ll be impossible to pack it all into one trip—you’ll have to give the Second City another try.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Austin to Chicago (O'Hare) is 2 hours 45 minutes.
There are 143 weekly flights from Austin to Chicago (O'Hare) on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Austin to Chicago (O'Hare) once per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Austin to Chicago (O'Hare) once per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Austin to Chicago (O'Hare) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare International Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Austin to Chicago (O'Hare)—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.