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How long does it take to travel from Austin to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Austin and Chicago takes around 2.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Austin and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Austin and Chicago is 1576 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Austin and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Austin and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Aer Lingus, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Austin?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Austin and London, Dublin, New Orleans, Denver, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Calgary, Los Angeles, Orlando, San Juan, Washington, D.C., New York, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Manchester, Santa Ana, Detroit, San Diego, Edinburgh, Glasgow.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Dublin, Manchester, Toronto, Athens, Orlando, San Francisco, Hyderabad, New York, Las Vegas, Edinburgh, Denver, Bangkok, Minneapolis, Riga, Glasgow, San Juan, Edmonton, Tallinn, Paris.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Austin?

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Austin is mainly served by Austin–Bergstrom International. But there are other airports nearby, including Austin Municipal Airport, Austin Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Austin?

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The main airport in Austin is Austin–Bergstrom International. It is also served by George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio International, William P. Hobby, Waco Regional, Killeen–Fort Hood Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Austin and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Austin and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Austin and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Austin and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Austin and Chicago with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Austin and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Austin and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Austin and Chicago?

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Traveling between Austin and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Austin?

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There are a number of airports in and around Austin. The main one is Austin–Bergstrom International and other nearby airports include George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio International, William P. Hobby, Waco Regional, Killeen–Fort Hood Regional, Easterwood, Victoria Regional

Question 15

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Austin and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Austin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Austin and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Austin and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Austin, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Austin and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£144
Nonstop flights in April	£144 – £1,124
Most popular airline	Frontier Airlines

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Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Allegiant Air	AAY	G4	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

1) Walk along the Chicago Riverwalk and admire the drawbridges	The Chicago Riverwalk is a great getaway with a pedestrian path along the south bank of the Chicago River. The trail runs to Lake Michigan and connects to the Lakefront Trail. Old skyscrapers surround the emerald waters, where you can ride a water taxi and see the city from a different angle. Walking here at 09:00, you will see how bridges are being raised. There are also many cafes and small restaurants along the way.
2) Try rootbeer at one of the bars in Chicago	Rootbeer is a classic American drink. The maximum percentage of alcohol in it is 0.5%. It looks like a potion, but many locals like it. You can try rootbeer at many bars in Chicago, like Au Cheval.
3) Taxis in Chicago are expensive, so avoid them or use apps	Taxis in Chicago are very expensive! The mounting fee is $3.25. Then you pay $2.60 per mile (1.6 km). Avoid taxis whenever possible, or use popular apps like Uber, Lyft, and Via. The latter is the cheapest one.

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