Distance from Chicago to Austin by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Chicago (IL) to Austin (TX) is 974 miles or 1568 kilometers or 846 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Chicago to Austin is 1112 miles (1791 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 138 miles or 223 km.

Chicago to Austin Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Austin, Texas is 1112 miles or 1791 km.
The total driving distance from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX is 1112 miles or 1791 kilometers. Your trip begins in Chicago, Illinois. It ends in Austin, Texas.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Austin, Texas is approximately 1112 miles (1791 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 Chicago, IL to Austin, TX

How long is the drive from Chicago, IL to Austin, TX?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Chicago to Austin take?
Chicago and Austin are 20 hours 31 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 Chicago and Austin

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

Current local time in Chicago	Current local time in Austin
2025-12-19, 19:36:55 CST	2025-12-19, 18:36:55 MST

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

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1112 mi	1791 km	965.66 nmi
Straight line distance	974 mi	1568 km	846 nmi
Difference	138 mi	223 km	119 nmi

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