Austin (AUS) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 58 flights a week in July 2026. The 977-mile flight takes about 2h 51m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 977 mi · 1,572 km
- Flight time
- 2h 51m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying AUS to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 32 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 190,451 | 2h 53m |
| American Airlines | 26 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 143,194 | 2h 49m |
| Southwest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 23,384 | 2h 45m |
| Frontier AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A320-100/200 | 16,117 | 2h 50m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 5,971 | 2h 51m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 5,118 | 2h 50m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
AUS to ORD flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:27am and the last at 6:47pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1064American Airlines | 6:27am | 9:30am | 31 | 86% |
| UA 1878United Airlines | 6:35am | 9:30am | 31 | 89% |
| AA 1726American Airlines | 7:45am | 10:45am | 31 | 78% |
| UA 202United Airlines | 8:20am | 11:17am | 8 | 90% |
| UA 2133United Airlines | 9:00am | 11:55am | 21 | 81% |
| UA 456United Airlines | 1:00pm | 3:55pm | 31 | 69% |
| AA 522American Airlines | 3:27pm | 6:35pm | 27 | 52% |
| UA 1625United Airlines | 3:33pm | 6:30pm | 31 | 65% |
| AA 1574American Airlines | 3:37pm | 6:45pm | 4 | 52% |
| UA 1990United Airlines | 5:20pm | 8:18pm | 31 | 57% |
| AA 1398American Airlines | 6:26pm | 9:39pm | 4 | 61% |
| AA 1568American Airlines | 6:47pm | 10:00pm | 27 | 60% |
Is AUS to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 3,182 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,549 | 74% | 23 min | 1.3% |
| American Airlines | 1,387 | 71% | 31 min | 2.9% |
| Southwest Airlines | 145 | 72% | 19 min | 0.7% |
| Frontier Airlines | 101 | 70% | 49 min | 5.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 495 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 258 | 83% | |
| 8am to 9am | 229 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 149 | 80% | |
| 10am to 11am | 294 | 81% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 198 | 73% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 172 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 254 | 70% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 426 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 313 | 57% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 256 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 258 | 33,242 | |
| September 2025 | 258 | 33,155 | |
| October 2025 | 298 | 39,190 | |
| November 2025 | 244 | 30,865 | |
| December 2025 | 237 | 27,926 | |
| January 2026 | 196 | 20,657 | |
| February 2026 | 214 | 22,574 | |
| March 2026 | 286 | 33,116 | |
| April 2026 | 282 | 34,267 | |
| May 2026 | 296 | 39,639 | |
| June 2026 | 262 | 35,884 | |
| July 2026 | 257 | 33,720 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.