Distance from Austin to Chicago by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Austin (TX) to Chicago (IL) is 974 miles or 1568 kilometers or 846 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Austin to Chicago is 1114 miles (1794 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 140 miles or 226 km.

Austin to Chicago Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Austin, TX and Chicago, IL
This map shows the distance from Austin, TX, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Austin, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Austin, TX to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is 1114 miles or 1794 km.
The total driving distance from Austin, TX to Chicago, IL is 1114 miles or 1794 kilometers. Your trip begins in Austin, Texas. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Austin, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 1114 miles (1794 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Austin, TX to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Austin, TX to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 34 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Austin to Chicago take?
Austin and Chicago are 20 hours 34 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Austin and Chicago

Time difference between Austin (TX) and Chicago (IL) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of Austin.

Current local time in Austin	Current local time in Chicago
2025-12-18, 20:40:16 MST	2025-12-18, 21:40:16 CST

How Far is it Between Austin Texas, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Austin, TX and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1114 mi	1794 km	967.4 nmi
Straight line distance	974 mi	1568 km	846 nmi
Difference	140 mi	226 km	121 nmi

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