Austin trip from Chicago Midway (MDW): what 3 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 3-night Austin trip from Chicago Midway (MDW) runs about $1,320 to $1,930 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
Plan it with my dates and budgetThree plans
| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Hyatt Regency Austin · 4★ | $450 | $780 | $480 | $220 | $1,930 |
| Best value | United Basic Economy via Houston (budget fare) | East Austin hostel, private room · 2★ | $350 | $270 | $480 | $220 | $1,320 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | East Austin hostel, private room · 2★ | $450 | $270 | $480 | $220 | $1,420 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Sixth Street live music$40 for 2
- Franklin BarbecueOrder: Brisket, sold by the pound · in your food budget
Day 2
- Austin City Limits taping$80 for 2
- Veracruz breakfast tacosOrder: Migas breakfast taco · in your food budget
Day 3
- UchiOrder: Hama chili (yellowtail with ponzu and Thai chili) · $100 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from Chicago Midway (MDW)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Houston | 1 stop | 5h 02m | $350 |
| United via Houston | 1 stop | 5h 02m | $430 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 37m | $450 |
| American via Dallas | 1 stop | 4h 54m | $460 |
Food: about $80 a person a day
Breakfast$14
Lunch$18
Dinner$40
Snacks and coffee$8
Restaurants worth the trip
- Franklin BarbecueOrder: Brisket, sold by the pound · about $35 a person
- Veracruz breakfast tacosOrder: Migas breakfast taco · about $10 a person
- UchiOrder: Hama chili (yellowtail with ponzu and Thai chili) · about $90 a person
- Torchy's TacosOrder: Trailer Park taco, ordered "trashy" · about $12 a person
- The Salt Lick BBQOrder: Family-style brisket, sausage and ribs · about $30 a person
Questions
How much is a 3-night trip to Austin from Chicago Midway (MDW)?
About $1,320 to $1,930 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 3 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Austin?
United Basic Economy via Houston at about $350 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Austin?
About $80 a person a day at mid-range places, or $480 for 2 over 3 days.
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