How to travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Austin, TX including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is a bus with an average price of €161.

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

A bus is €130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average €291.

A bus is €290 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average €450.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 58m.

Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:

Train takes on average 28h 42m.

Bus takes on average 30h 14m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is approximately 977 miles (1573 km).

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

• Around 62 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Austin, TX as scheduled services by train, bus, and 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:

• Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Austin Station, Austin, TX.
• Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Austin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Austin, TX by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Austin, TX by train.
• Travel with United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Republic Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Austin, TX by flight.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
• 8 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, Republic Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Denver, CO, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, San Antonio, TX, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Austin, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Austin, TX to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Austin, TX, discover the vibrant music scene on Sixth Street with live performances, stroll through the scenic Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail, and explore the extensive art collection at the Blanton Museum of Art. Enjoy live performances at the historic Paramount Theatre and savor diverse cuisines at the Austin Food Truck Park. Visit top sights like the Texas State Capitol, Barton Springs Pool, Lady Bird Lake, Zilker Park, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

Spending 3 to 4 days in Austin, TX is ideal to explore its vibrant music scene, diverse culinary offerings, outdoor attractions like Barton Springs, and cultural landmarks such as the Texas State Capitol and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.