Routes/Austin, TX to Chicago, IL
Austin, TX to Chicago, IL
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $239 · 977 nonstop miles · 1414 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$239
2025 Q1 fare$263
Change−$24
Passengers/day1414
Distance977 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $263. The change is $24 lower (9.2%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was United with 37% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Southwest with 28% of passengers, at an average fare of $225.
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 1369 | $242 | Southwest | 39% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 2004 | $232 | Southwest | 47% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q3 | 1656 | $238 | Southwest | 40% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q4 | 1727 | $264 | Southwest | 41% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q1 | 1314 | $263 | Southwest | 38% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q2 | 2004 | $210 | Southwest | 41% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q3 | 1837 | $209 | Southwest | 37% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q4 | 1839 | $219 | United | 32% | Southwest |
| 2026 Q1 | 1414 | $239 | United | 37% | Southwest |