Austin, Minnesota to Chicago: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Austin, Minnesota from Chicago?

The distance from Austin, Minnesota to Chicago is 297.8 miles (479.3 km) as the crow flies. Chicago is located ESE of Austin, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.5 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Minnesota in Minnesota and Chicago in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Austin, Minnesota and Chicago. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.