Get SMS alerts for ORD-AUS flights. Midwest meets the Live Music Capital.
Track This RouteOutbound
2 hours 40 minutes
Return
2 hours 35 minutes
Daily Flights
8+
Airlines
4
Timezone note
Both cities are in Central Time — no adjustment needed.
About this route
Chicago to Austin has surged in popularity alongside Austin's tech boom and cultural cachet. Multiple carriers compete on this Central Time corridor, with demand spiking around SXSW, Austin City Limits, and Formula 1 race weekends at the Circuit of the Americas.
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) has strained under the city's growth, and terminal congestion is common during peak periods. With no timezone change, scheduling is simple, but runway weather delays from Texas thunderstorms can disrupt arrivals. Landing alerts help travelers coordinate with Austin's limited ground transportation options.
How it works
Type the flight number for Chicago to Austin.
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
We track the flight and text you when they touch down in Austin.
FAQ
About 2 hours 40 minutes southbound and 2 hours 35 minutes northbound.
United, American, Southwest, and Spirit all offer nonstop service.
No — both cities are in Central Time.
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Chicago to Austin flight touches down.
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