How to travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

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Travel Information to Austin, TX from Chicago, IL

distanceDistance975 miles (1572 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$85 - $139
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $85 (€76) • 2 h 49 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $85 (€76) • 2 h 49 min
carriersPopular travel companiesGreyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 975 miles (1572 km) to Austin, TX from Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, American Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 153 103Cheapest 141
Average price 197 192Cheapest 300
Average duration28h 43m28h 50m2h 55m
Direct Options
First departure1:15 PM12:10 PM11:00 AM
Last departure7:52 PM4:00 PM7:25 PM
No. of daily departures11-
Companies
  • Amtrak
  • Greyhound
  • FlixBus
  • American Airlines
  • United
  • Spirit Airlines

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from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

How to get from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
04:00PM29h50
Chicago, IL
09:50PMAustin, TX
$1731One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Greyhound
04:00PM29h50
Chicago, IL
09:50PMAustin, TX
$1731One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Greyhound
12:10PM28h50
Chicago, IL
05:00PMAustin, TX
$2161One-way
0 transfers

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Travel on Amtrak, United and Greyhound travel from Chicago to Austin at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains to Austin from Chicago, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

      United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel to Austin from Chicago.

        FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

        FAQs: Travel to Austin, TX easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.
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        There are 3 options to travel to Austin, TX from Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is a flight with an average price of $85 (€76).

        This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX:

        A flight is $18 (€17) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $103 (€93).

        A flight is $54 (€49) less than a train with an average ticket price of $139 (€125) from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.

        The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 49 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Austin, TX that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 23 h 30 min.

        Train takes 28 h 43 min on average.

        The distance is approximately 975 miles (1572 km) from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.

        The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is:

        • 11 buses a day.
        • 24 flights a day.
        • 3 trains a day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX:

          Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX:

          • You can travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX by bus with Greyhound. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $103 (€93) with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.
          • You can travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX by flight with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines or United. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $85 (€76) with Spirit Airlines from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.
          • You can travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $139 (€125) with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX.

          Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX with the following travel companies:

          • 5 direct flights per day with.
          • Direct trains with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.

          Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Austin, TX as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chicago, IL and Austin, TX.

          Many of our customers traveling from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX don't make Austin, TX their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Austin, TX are Dallas, TX, San Antonio, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Ally or Houston, TX, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Austin, TX to any of these top destinations today!
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