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4.6Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Austin, TX
How to get from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
4:30 AM23h35Chicago, IL4:05 AMAustin, TX$1441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:30 AM23h35Chicago, IL4:05 AMAustin, TX$1441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:30 AM23h35Chicago, IL4:05 AMAustin, TX$1441One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:00 PM34h55Chicago, IL1:55 AMAustin, TX$1471One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 AM34h00Chicago, IL1:30 PMAustin, TX$1981One-way0 transfers
- 4:10 AM44h05Chicago, IL12:15 AMAustin, TX$2121One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Austin, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $112. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $112, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 977 miles (1573 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$271 Average price | $241 Average price Cheapest | $309 Average price | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 4m Average total duration 28h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 38m Average total duration 23h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 4.7 - 9.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $271 (€221).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $309 (€251).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 8m.
Train takes on average 28h 34m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $271 (€221).
A bus is $68 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $309 (€251).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 8m.
Train takes on average 28h 34m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Chicago Transit (CTA) to go to Austin, TX by bus.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Austin, TX by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Austin, TX by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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