Direct flights from Chicago to Austin

  • ~5 flights a day
  • Southwest Airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 33 flights per week (~5 per day) · Updated 90d ago

Morning before noon 16 a week

Arrive the same day

5:05 AMnot Sat 9:40 AMnot Sat 10:25 AMSat 11:50 AMMon, Thu, Fri
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 5 a week

Arrive the same day

2:10 PMSat 3:40 PMSat 4:35 PMTue, Wed 4:55 PMSun
Evening after 6 PM 12 a week
6:00 PMSat 6:20 PM4 days a week 9:35 PM
Southwest Airlines

More nonstops from Chicago

MDW → BNA Nashville MDW → BWI Baltimore MDW → CLE Cleveland MDW → LGA New York MDW → MCI Kansas City MDW → MEM Memphis MDW → OMA Omaha MDW → PHL Philadelphia AUS → MDW The return trip MDW All nonstops from Chicago AUS All nonstops from Austin

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Austin?

Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Austin (AUS), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 30m and covers 972 miles (1,564 km). Schedule data from 20 July 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Austin?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Austin.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Austin?

The nonstop flight from Chicago to Austin takes ~2h 30m (approximately 1564 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to Austin?

Nonstop flights from Chicago to Austin operate several times daily — 33 flights per week (~5 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to Austin?

Direct flights from Chicago to Austin operate every day of the week.