Direct flights from Austin to Chicago
30 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from AUS to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h9m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Austin local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4961 | 5:13a | 2h10m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4961 | 5:18a | 2h16m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA356 | 5:21a | 2h8m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA356 | 5:40a | 2h13m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA356 | 5:45a | 2h12m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA4077 | 9:41a | 2h9m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2412 | 9:50a | 2h6m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4077 | 10:25a | 2h51m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA4077 | 10:38a | 2h6m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA4077 | 11:16a | 2h15m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA359 | 12:19p | 2h7m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA359 | 1:40p | 2h8m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA359 | 2:00p | 2h8m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA359 | 2:10p | 2h46m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA360 | 3:12p | 2h8m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA360 | 3:30p | 2h2m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA360 | 4:01p | 2h9m | Sat–Sun |
| Southwest SWA360 | 4:24p | 2h6m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA360 | 4:40p | 2h1m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA360 | 5:13p | 2h2m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA360 | 5:43p | 2h38m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA361 | 8:57p | 2h14m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA361 | 9:21p | 2h8m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA361 | 9:29p | 2h10m | Tue, Fri |
| Southwest SWA361 | 9:47p | 2h4m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA361 | 11:05p | 2h22m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW)
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has 30 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of AUS and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Austin to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h9m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Chicago?
Driving from Austin to Chicago takes about 16h 59m behind the wheel — roughly 1,121 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h9m.