Cheap flights from Houston to Chicago from $40

1 adult
Economy
0 bags
From?
To?
Sun 10/1
Sun 10/8

Deals available from 900+ travel sites.

Flight information for Houston to Chicago

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Houston to Chicago

Best Price Found

$40

Fastest flight time

2h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Houston in the past 72 hours is $40. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $68.
The fastest flight from Houston to Chicago takes 2h 20m
Direct flights go from Houston to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Chicago

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 Houston to Chicago?

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Chicago flight route?

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

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

43 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Houston to Chicago is approximately 43 days to departure

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

As of September 2023, 8 flights take off from Houston and land in Chicago each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 5:00PM, with 47% of daily flights taking off at noon.

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

As of September 2023, 60 flights take off from Houston and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Houston to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Houston to Chicago flight.

When you’re planning your trip from Houston to Chicago, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to depart from when traveling to Chicago and luckily, there are options! You can try Houston Hobby Airport which is located in Houston or College Station Easterwood Field Airport which is located in College Station. When traveling from Houston, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Chicago. Good options for arrival airports in Chicago, you can try Chicago Midway Airport (in Chicago) or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (in Chicago). In September, $68 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Houston to Chicago which you can find when you fly HOU — ORD.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$68
Search Flight Deals
Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$68
Search Flight Deals
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$89
Search Flight Deals
Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$89
Search Flight Deals
Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD)$621
Search Flight Deals
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD)$621
Search Flight Deals

Easily compare round-trip flights from Houston to Chicago

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 Houston to Chicago by changing tabs
Spirit Airlines
Dec 9
IAH2:16 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
12h 00m
1 stop
ORD1:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 12
ORD1:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 53m
1 stop
IAH7:43 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 17
IAH12:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 38m
ORD2:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 24
ORD8:59 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 38m
1 stop
IAH4:37 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Frontier
Oct 31
IAH6:33 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
12h 20m
1 stop
ORD5:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 4
ORD8:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 54m
1 stop
IAH4:14 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 6
IAH2:16 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
7h 40m
1 stop
ORD8:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 11
ORD1:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 53m
1 stop
IAH7:43 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 24
IAH12:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 38m
ORD2:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 31
ORD1:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 48m
IAH4:23 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Frontier
Oct 24
IAH6:37 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
11h 49m
1 stop
MDW5:26 pmChicago Midway
Oct 31
MDW9:31 amChicago Midway
8h 12m
1 stop
IAH5:43 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Houston to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from Houston to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Oct 24
IAH2:30 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
15h 12m
1 stop
ORD4:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Oct 21
IAH8:48 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
9h 33m
1 stop
ORD5:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 2
IAH5:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 35m
1 stop
MDW3:30 amChicago Midway

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from Houston

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Houston to Chicago
Spirit Airlines
Oct 2
IAH5:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 48m
1 stop
ORD3:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 4
ORD3:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 47m
IAH6:32 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 4
IAH4:52 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 24m
1 stop
ORD2:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 18
ORD1:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 48m
IAH4:23 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Frontier
Oct 4
IAH1:52 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
6h 34m
1 stop
MDW7:26 pmChicago Midway
Oct 18
MDW1:45 amChicago Midway
12h 57m
1 stop
IAH2:42 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines
Oct 4
IAH1:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 40m
ORD2:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 18
ORD5:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 43m
IAH7:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 2
IAH5:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
20h 18m
2 stops
ORD1:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 4
ORD3:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 47m
IAH6:32 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Multiple Airlines
Oct 4
IAH4:52 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
10h 24m
1 stop
ORD2:16 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 7
ORD4:42 amChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 36m
2 stops
IAH8:18 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

Best airlines flying from Houston to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Houston to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $53Free CancellationRating
6.0
2,809 reviews
Search Spirit Airlines flights
FrontierPriceFrom $105Free CancellationRating
5.8
1,041 reviews
Search Frontier flights
United AirlinesPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,716 reviews
Search United Airlines flights
American AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,890 reviews
Search American Airlines flights
DeltaPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,565 reviews
Search Delta flights

Spirit Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Houston to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 9
IAH2:16 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
12h 00m
1 stop
ORD1:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 12
ORD1:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 53m
1 stop
IAH7:43 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Dec 6
IAH2:16 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
7h 40m
1 stop
ORD8:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 11
ORD1:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 53m
1 stop
IAH7:43 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
Oct 24
IAH12:55 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 38m
ORD2:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 31
ORD1:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 48m
IAH4:23 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

United Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Houston to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 21
IAH1:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 40m
ORD2:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 23
ORD5:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 43m
IAH7:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines
Oct 4
IAH1:00 amHouston George Bush Intcntl
2h 40m
ORD2:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 18
ORD5:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 43m
IAH7:59 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

  • How far is Houston to Chicago by plane?

    A flight from Houston to Chicago will travel around 941.3 mi. 2h 27m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Houston to Chicago refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to Chicago?

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

    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 Houston to Chicago.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago 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 Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Alternative routes for Houston to Chicago

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Dallas to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time2h 17m
Cheapest price$33
Austin to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time2h 37m
Cheapest price$113
Dallas to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time1h 42m
Cheapest price$97
San Antonio to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time2h 45m
Cheapest price$113
Houston to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time1h 56m
Cheapest price$118
Austin to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time5h 11m
Cheapest price$135
San Antonio to St. Louis Flights
Fastest flight time4h 41m
Cheapest price$172
El Paso to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time6h 36m
Cheapest price$128

Similar Houston to Chicago flights

Flexible with your destination? Broaden your search and find flights similar to your Houston to Chicago route

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Houston to Chicago?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights from Houston to Chicago. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good hands.

Can I find flights from Houston to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from Houston to Chicago on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from Houston to Chicago?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Chicago from Houston.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Houston to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Price alerts on flights to Chicago from Houston are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.


An easier way to manage your Chicago trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organize and travel with friends or family. Trips is free — and available to use no matter where you book.