Traveling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
A direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport takes 2 hours 31 minutes (on average). Chicago's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Austin.
Each week, there are 21 flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. The earliest departure from AUS to MDW is at 05:10 and the latest is at 22:55.
Traveling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the AUS - MDW route are:
William P. Hobby Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Dallas Love Field
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is C$96. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$219. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from AUS to MDW, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flight tickets from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Austin. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 3 hours and 24 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near AUS:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
If you're on a late flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MDW:
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the center of Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
It takes around 46 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Chicago in May.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from AUS to MDW sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
As soon as you've booked your flights from AUS to MDW, you'll need to find a place to stay in Chicago. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Chicago Midway International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Chicago.