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$52 Find cheap flights from Austin to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Chicago (AUS-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:52 am - 5:27 pmAUS-ORD
7h 35m1 stop
6:09 am - 3:36 pmORD-AUS
9h 27m1 stop
$133Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 17
9:52 am - 4:40 pmAUS-ORD
6h 48m1 stop
11:53 pm - 9:54 amORD-AUS
10h 01m1 stop
$142Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 19
9:52 am - 4:40 pmAUS-ORD
6h 48m1 stop
6:09 am - 6:06 pmORD-AUS
11h 57m1 stop
$144Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 28
9:16 am - 5:10 pmAUS-MDW
7h 54m1 stop
8:50 pm - 1:04 pmMDW-AUS
16h 14m1 stop
$178Frontier
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Tue, Jun 11 - Sat, Jun 15
9:14 am - 11:52 amAUS-MDW
26h 38m1 stop
10:00 pm - 6:28 pmMDW-AUS
20h 28m1 stop
$183Frontier
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
6:01 am - 8:49 amAUS-ORD
2h 48mnonstop
5:00 am - 12:34 pmORD-AUS
7h 34m1 stop
$243American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 5
6:01 am - 8:49 amAUS-ORD
2h 48mnonstop
6:47 pm - 9:47 pmORD-AUS
3h 00mnonstop
$248American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 1
5:20 am - 12:35 pmAUS-ORD
7h 15m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:37 amORD-AUS
5h 37m1 stop
$262Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sat, Jun 22
5:20 am - 12:35 pmAUS-ORD
7h 15m1 stop
5:55 pm - 10:56 pmORD-AUS
5h 01m1 stop
$269Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 18
7:00 am - 9:52 amAUS-ORD
2h 52mnonstop
7:10 am - 9:56 amORD-AUS
2h 46mnonstop
$313United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 24

Flights from Austin to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Austin to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Austin to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Austin to Chicago cost $113 and was between Austin and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Austin to Chicago Midway Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $260.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Austin to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Austin to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Austin to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Austin to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $306 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $366 and $365 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to Chicago?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $178 on average

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Austin to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Austin to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Austin to Chicago were found on Spirit Airlines ($133) and Frontier ($178). Spirit Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $52.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Austin and Chicago?

Southwest connects Austin to Chicago with up to 5 flights per day. United Airlines also offers 5 flights per day, while American Airlines follows with 4 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Austin and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Austin to Chicago.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Austin to Chicago. They are: American Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with United Airlines at $155 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Austin and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 13 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from Austin and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 44m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 110 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Austin and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Austin to Chicago take?

Nonstop flights from Austin generally make it to Chicago in 2h 44m. The flying distance between the two cities is 981 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Austin to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Austin at 5:10 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Austin to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Austin to Chicago jets off at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:25 am.

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Low season

January

High season

July

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$52
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Austin to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Austin to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Austin to Chicago

  • Are there nonstop flights from Austin to Chicago?

    You can get Chicago flight deals from several airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. These flights are excellent options if you have time constraints, although the tickets might be relatively more expensive. Another option would be to take a United Airlines or American Airlines flight with one stop in Houston and Dallas, respectively.

  • How can I get to downtown Chicago from O'Hare International Airport?

    There are various ways to get to the downtown area from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. You can take the CTA Blue Line trains that depart from Terminals 1, 2, and 3. These take about 45min to arrive in the city center, and they cost just a few dollars. You can also take the GO Airport Express shuttle to the city center, but these have several stops along the way. Taxis are also available, but their services come at a higher price, although they can get downtown in approx. 35min. Otherwise, you can rent a car or use ride-hire services.

  • Are there airport hotels at O'Hare?

    The Hilton O'Hare Airport Hotel is located inside the airport, right opposite T1, T2, and T3. You can easily access it from [international] Terminal 5 using the Airport Transit System that links the terminals to economy parking. In addition to providing convenient flight boarding, the airport is well connected to the downtown area via the CTA Blue Line.

  • Where can I get dropped off at the Austin airport?

    Your driver can drop you off at the upper level of the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Signs are strategically placed to lead you right to the drop-off zone. For parking space, head to the Red, Blue, or Economy garage for short- and long-term parking.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Austin to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Austin to Chicago was $52 for a one-way ticket and $133 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Austin and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Air Canada, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Austin and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Austin to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Austin to Chicago, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Austin to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $346 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Austin to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Austin to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Austin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Austin to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Austin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $175 or less one-way and $364 or less round-trip.
  • In Chicago, flights from Austin can touch down at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), or Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Among these, O'Hare—which is about 15 miles from the Loop (downtown)—is the largest airport and has the most domestic and international flight options, including flights by JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and many others.
  • Although Midway is a smaller commercial airport, it is closer to the downtown area, at only about 8 miles away. It's an ideal arrival hub if you’re on a corporate trip, thanks to its convenience and its affordable transportation to business points of interest, such as the 99th Floor at Willis Tower.
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has two terminals: Barbara Jordan and The South Terminal. Barbara Jordan Terminal is ideal for its convenient cargo handling and easy flight boarding, since most flights, including Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and British Airways, depart from here. Only Frontier Airlines and Allegiant Air take off from the newly constructed South Terminal.
  • Looking for parking spots at the Austin Airport? The Red and Blue parking garages are the closest options to the Barbara Jordan Terminal, and they charge about $3 per hour and a daily maximum of $10. Alternatively, you can choose the economy parking lot for a daily maximum of $8, but it’s a bit farther from the terminal.
  • One advantage of flying from Austin-Bergstrom Airport is that you can admire the airport's artsy and cultural displays at various locations within the airport. For fine-arts exhibits, visit the Kiosk Displays near Gate 10 or Moore's Crossing Gallery opposite Gate 12.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Austin to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Austin Bergstrom to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Austin Bergstrom to Chicago

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +12 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +13 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +14 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Austin to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Austin to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10502 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

10.0 ExcellentMichael, May 2024SJC - ATL
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Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

I was told we'd have a hot breakfast option in first class, so I chose not get a hot breakfast. It was a very strange meal, but the fresh fruit was very good quality. Service was excellent from ORD to ELP. No service from MBS to ORD, not even water. However, when flying American from FNT to ORD, which is a shorter flight, they at least pass out snacks and offer water.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Crew was nice, explained emergency protocol very well. Flight took off and arrived on time. Pilot explained the small delay that occurred with docking and providing updates. I would definitely fly spirit again.

The seat are terrible. Don’t even think of sleeping on a Spirit flight. The kids that run the plane aka flight attendants are pretty rude and straight forward. They get the job done but without class.

I had a death in my family and booked my flight on Spirit. My flight was cancelled the morning of my flight, no explanation, no help to rebook, nobody to talk to. The next available flight was 2days later !!!! Terrible airline, will NEVER fly with them again!

They took a horrible route with a lot of turbulence and I eneded up getting sick. Even if the flight takes longer. Don't put people life at risk just to get to the airport on time.

Every thing was fine ,low price,easy on time ,clean, good staff, really no issues

Had to board plan 2x due to lack of security check after 1st boarding

Horrendous. Wish they would have just shot me in the leg instead.

Miserable. The crew was rude, the flight was delayed 5 hours for mechanical reasons and then “weather” even though other planes were leaving.

They kept Changing the flight times. It was delayed several times and at one point it was supposed to depart at 3.40am! At which point we ended up staying overnight and booked long a separate United flight for early morning departure. The spirit flight then got moved up and left at 1.30 in the morning when it was supposed to leave at 9.40pm the night before.

Flight was delayed...not horribly late. Just before push back engine shut down for a quick replacement item that took about five minutes. After that, everything was smooth and the pilot was able to make up time in the air so that our arrival time was not too far off the original anticipated arrival time.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

My experience with frontier staff at the Denver airport was absolutely horrible. The manager on duty was even worst if was the worst experience I have ever had, I have never been treated so poorly as a customer in my life! The staff was extremely rude, eye rolls and attitude and then refusal to help me at all. I wish I could never fly frontier again that’s how horrible it was!

The Frontier app wasn’t working. So I could not pay for a carry on the week prior to flying. They charged me 99$ at the gate to carry on a duffle bag.

Good for the price. My only complaint is that the pilot should keep the air flowing while passengers are waiting to getting out of airplane.

Well I mean u get what u pay for so 🤷‍♂️

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

I purchased a carry on bag online…was supposed to cost $72 but after a whole slew of bs charges, the total was over $175.00. Because of these hidden charges, I will not even consider flying Frontier ever again. It’s just not worth the hassle. I’m scratching this company off my list forever.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Austin to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/10Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 48mAUS-ORD
$52
6/11Tue
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 58mAUS-ORD
$62
9/10Tue
1 stopFrontier
11h 15mAUS-MDW
$96
8/27Tue
1 stopFrontier
11h 15mAUS-MDW
$104
6/30Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 52mAUS-ORD
$122
6/26Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 48mAUS-ORD
$129
6/21Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 25mAUS-ORD
$131
7/5Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 16mAUS-MDW
$136
7/5Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 15mAUS-ORD
$136
8/26Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 50mAUS-ORD
$144

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Austin to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/2Sun
multi-stopFrontier
9h 41mAUS-MDW
6/5Wed
multi-stopFrontier
15h 51mMDW-AUS
$224
5/30Thu
multi-stopFrontier
12h 11mAUS-MDW
6/4Tue
multi-stopFrontier
18h 29mMDW-AUS
$270
5/29Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 55mAUS-ORD
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 35mORD-AUS
$316
6/2Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 36mAUS-ORD
6/5Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 10mORD-AUS
$332
6/1Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 43mAUS-ORD
8/1Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 59mORD-AUS
$534
6/1Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 53mAUS-ORD
8/1Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 49mORD-AUS
$542
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 52mAUS-ORD
6/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 51mORD-AUS
$638
6/1Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 51mAUS-ORD
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 46mORD-AUS
$641
5/30Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 14mAUS-MDW
5/30Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 12mMDW-AUS
$736
6/2Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 14mAUS-MDW
6/8Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 37mMDW-AUS
$823

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Austin - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Austin (AUS)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Austin

Cabin classes:

$733
$2,850
$1,701
$160

Compare transportation modes for Austin to Chicago

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,8752h 48m
Buses$47021h 45m