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Flight information for Chicago to Houston

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Best Price Found

$45

Fastest flight time

2h 39m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Houston from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $45. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Houston found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $88.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Houston takes 2h 39m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Houston. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, Chicago Midway Airport - Houston Hobby Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Houston Hobby Airport.
There are 2 airports near Houston: Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), Houston Hobby (HOU)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Houston

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Houston from Chicago is January. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Houston from Chicago?

Spirit Airlines. American Airlines, Delta, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Houston

What is the cheapest Chicago to Houston flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston Hobby for the best Chicago - Houston flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Houston flights?

39 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Houston is approximately 39 days to departure

How many flights depart from Chicago to Houston on average per day?

9 flights are operational weekly from Chicago to Houston as of December 2023. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 49% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Chicago to Houston on average per week?

As of December 2023, 63 flights take off from Chicago and land in Houston each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sunday, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Houston flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Houston flight.

If you are looking to fly from Chicago to Houston, you are most likely going to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, the most popular airports on that route. If you are looking for an alternate airport near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, Chicago Midway Airport is a great option and is located in Chicago. If you are looking for an alternate airport to fly into near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, Houston Hobby Airport is a great option and is located in Houston. The cheapest route from Chicago to Houston is ORD — HOU with an average price of $88 RT during the month of December.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)$88
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH)$88
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)$125
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH)$120
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to Houston

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Houston by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Feb 27
ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 55m
1 stop
IAH4:15 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Mar 5
IAH5:25 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
5h 59m
1 stop
ORD11:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jan 13
ORD8:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 28m
1 stop
IAH11:56 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 22
IAH9:31 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 46m
1 stop
ORD7:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Jan 9
MDW8:50 amChicago Midway
8h 13m
1 stop
IAH5:03 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Feb 3
IAH6:16 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
12h 35m
1 stop
MDW6:51 pmChicago Midway
Frontier
Jan 10
ORD8:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
IAH12:43 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 13
IAH11:13 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Jan 23
MDW9:44 amChicago Midway
5h 36m
1 stop
IAH3:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 24
IAH1:29 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
4h 34m
1 stop
MDW6:03 pmChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Jan 21
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
3h 00m
IAH10:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 23
IAH8:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 42m
1 stop
ORD7:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Houston

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to Houston, view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines
Frontier
Feb 6
ORD9:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 14m
1 stop
IAH7:45 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Multiple Airlines
Jan 8
ORD8:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 29m
1 stop
IAH5:03 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 16
ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 31m
1 stop
IAH7:26 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

Search last-minute flights to Houston from Chicago

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago to Houston
Spirit Airlines
Dec 13
ORD5:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 32m
1 stop
IAH5:22 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 19
IAH10:04 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 58m
1 stop
ORD9:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Dec 12
ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 33m
1 stop
IAH6:38 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 19
IAH10:04 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 25m
1 stop
ORD7:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Dec 14
MDW5:06 pmChicago Midway
8h 04m
1 stop
IAH1:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 15
IAH11:13 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
11h 04m
1 stop
MDW10:17 pmChicago Midway
Spirit Airlines
Dec 12
ORD5:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 55m
IAH8:40 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 19
IAH10:04 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 58m
1 stop
ORD9:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 11
ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 40m
1 stop
IAH8:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 19
IAH10:04 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 58m
1 stop
ORD9:02 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Dec 13
ORD5:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 32m
1 stop
IAH5:22 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Dec 13
IAH9:28 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 01m
1 stop
ORD7:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Houston

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $58Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,812 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,731 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,042 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,903 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,571 reviews
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Frontier flights from Chicago to Houston

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago to Houston flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 13
ORD8:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 28m
1 stop
IAH11:56 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 22
IAH9:31 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 46m
1 stop
ORD7:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jan 10
ORD8:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 15m
1 stop
IAH12:43 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 13
IAH11:13 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Jan 17
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
IAH12:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 23
IAH8:35 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 42m
1 stop
ORD7:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Southwest flights from Chicago to Houston

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to Houston flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 7
MDW5:35 amChicago Midway
2h 50m
HOU8:25 amHouston Hobby
Jan 11
HOU3:35 pmHouston Hobby
2h 25m
MDW6:00 pmChicago Midway
Southwest
Jan 7
MDW5:10 pmChicago Midway
5h 45m
1 stop
HOU10:55 pmHouston Hobby
Jan 11
HOU7:05 amHouston Hobby
2h 25m
MDW9:30 amChicago Midway
Southwest
Jan 7
MDW7:10 pmChicago Midway
2h 45m
IAH9:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Jan 11
IAH3:40 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 25m
MDW6:05 pmChicago Midway

  • How far is Chicago to Houston by plane?

    There are 941.3 mi between Chicago and Houston. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 2h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Houston?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Houston are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Houston?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The required travel and health documents for your Houston trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Houston. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


What are the airports for flights from Chicago to Houston?

For those people that will be traveling on flights to Houston from Chicago, you have two choices for airports to use in the Chicago area. They include Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway (MDW) and one of the really nice features of both of these airports is that you can travel on the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line or Orange Line to these airports in a rather short amount of time from downtown Chicago. Your arrival airport in the Houston area will be George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and just as with the airports in Chicago the airport in Houston offers easy access from the airport to downtown aboard bus number 102 provided by Metropolitan Transit Harris County.

Do any airlines fly non-stop from Chicago to Houston?

There are three different airlines that offer direct flights from the Chicago area to the Houston area and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. They include American Airlines and United Airlines traveling on direct routes from Chicago O' Hare International Airport and Southwest Airlines offering direct flights departing from Chicago Midway and arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

What are good stopover options on the way from Chicago to Houston?

Although direct flights between the Chicago area and Houston offer the quickest way to make the trip the airports in Chicago offer one-stop options that are cheaper than nonstop options. When traveling from Chicago O' Hare International Airport you can fly on a one-stop option aboard Delta Airlines that has a layover at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) that will add about one hour and 30 minutes to your travel time. Delta Airlines also offers the same route with departures from Chicago Midway that will add about three hours to your travel time. Southwest Airlines also offers a one-stop flight which departs from Chicago Midway with a layover at Dallas Love Field (DAL) that will add about two hours and 30 minutes to your travel time.


Do you need a visa or a passport to fly from Chicago to Houston?

Because both Chicago and Houston lie within the United States, travelers that are flying aboard flights between these two cities will not need a passport nor a visa to make this trip. One thing the travelers should keep in mind is that in the very near future if you would like to make a flight on a route such as this or any other domestic flight it will be a requirement for you to present a REAL ID to travel on these type of domestic routes. One other thing to keep in mind when flying on domestic routes such as this is that you can only bring one carry-on bag and one personal bag aboard the aircraft when you make the trip.


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