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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 $111. 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 $111, 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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$270 Average price | $240 Average price Cheapest | $308 Average price | $237 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $270 (€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 $308 (€251).
Other travel options to Austin, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 23h 8m.
Train takes on average 28h 34m.
Travel 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM37h10Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:25 PMAustin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX$2361One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- · +FlixBus · FlixBus10:15 AM37h10Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL11:25 PMAustin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX$2361One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- UA6221:30 PM2h52O'Hare International Airport4:22 PMAustin-Bergstrom International Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 301 Lincoln Service · 21 Texas Eagle7:15 AM35h52Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:07 PMAustin Station, Austin, TX$2991One-way1 transfer
- 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 21 Texas Eagle9:50 AM33h17Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:07 PMAustin Station, Austin, TX$3091One-way1 transfer
- 21 Texas Eagle2:10 PM28h57Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:07 PMAustin Station, Austin, TX$8881One-way0 transfers
- · +FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM37h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station11:25 PMAustin, E 9th St / S I-35 Frontage Rd, TX$2361One-way3 transfers
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10:15 AM30h10Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL4:25 PMAustin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX$2391One-way2 transfers - · +9:55 AM30h30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station4:25 PMAustin, Shady Lane (Eastside Bus Plaza), TX$2391One-way2 transfers
- UA106111:47 AM2h54O'Hare International Airport2:41 PMAustin-Bergstrom International Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
- UA13367:10 AM2h56O'Hare International Airport10:06 AMAustin-Bergstrom International Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
- UA16889:00 AM2h57O'Hare International Airport11:57 AMAustin-Bergstrom International Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX costing on average $270 (€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 $308 (€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 Amtrak to go to Austin, TX by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Austin, TX by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 6 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines.
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