How far is Chicago, IL, from Austin, TX?
The distance between Austin (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers / 845 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW) is 1154 miles / 1857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 38 minutes.
Austin–Bergstrom International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Austin to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Austin to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 971.869 miles
- 1564.071 kilometers
- 844.531 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 972.549 miles
- 1565.166 kilometers
- 845.122 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Austin to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Austin–Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Austin and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Austin to Chicago generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 328 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Austin to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | Austin–Bergstrom International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Austin, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AUS |
| ICAO Code: | KAUS |
| Coordinates: | 30°11′40″N, 97°40′11″W |
| Destination | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
Airlines flying from Austin (AUS) to Chicago (MDW)
| AirTran Airways |
| Southwest Airlines |