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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston from $99

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11:15 am - 4:10 pm
ORD
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HOU
4h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:09 am - 4:55 pm
HOU
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ORD
5h 46m1 stop
$197Delta
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
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9:55 am - 4:10 pm
ORD
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HOU
6h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:56 pm
HOU
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ORD
6h 52m1 stop
$207Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 4:10 pm
ORD
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HOU
6h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:04 pm - 11:56 pm
HOU
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ORD
6h 52m1 stop
$217Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26
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11:55 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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HOU
7h 55m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 10:35 pm
HOU
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ORD
8h 35m1 stop
$222Southwest
Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3
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11:55 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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HOU
7h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 12:15 pm
HOU
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ORD
5h 45m1 stop
$228Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
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11:55 am - 8:20 pm
ORD
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HOU
8h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 1:30 pm
HOU
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ORD
7h 15m1 stop
$237Southwest
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 12:20 pm
ORD
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HOU
6h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:27 pm - 11:56 pm
HOU
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ORD
6h 29m1 stop
$238Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 17
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 7:50 pm
ORD
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HOU
7h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 12:15 pm
HOU
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ORD
5h 45m1 stop
$242Southwest
Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25
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11:55 am - 8:20 pm
ORD
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HOU
8h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 10:35 pm
HOU
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ORD
8h 35m1 stop
$243Southwest
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
2:50 pm - 10:33 pm
ORD
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HOU
7h 43m1 stop
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5:04 pm - 11:59 pm
HOU
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ORD
6h 55m1 stop
$247Delta
Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 14

Delta flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

Our best Delta deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight tickets
Delta
Jan 20
ORD9:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 15m
1 stop
HOU4:10 pmHouston Hobby
Jan 27
HOU11:09 amHouston Hobby
5h 46m
1 stop
ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$197
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Delta
Jan 22
ORD9:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 15m
1 stop
HOU4:10 pmHouston Hobby
Jan 27
HOU5:45 amHouston Hobby
7h 55m
1 stop
ORD1:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$207
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Delta
Feb 25
ORD5:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 55m
1 stop
HOU12:20 pmHouston Hobby
Mar 17
HOU5:27 pmHouston Hobby
6h 29m
1 stop
ORD11:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$238
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Southwest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 22
ORD1:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
HOU8:25 pmHouston Hobby
Jan 30
HOU7:30 amHouston Hobby
5h 30m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$217
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Southwest
Jan 30
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 55m
2 stops
HOU7:50 pmHouston Hobby
Feb 7
HOU8:35 amHouston Hobby
4h 25m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$222
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Southwest
Feb 18
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 55m
2 stops
HOU7:50 pmHouston Hobby
Feb 23
HOU6:30 amHouston Hobby
5h 45m
1 stop
ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$228
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 17, 2025.
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Price

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/28

11:09 am-4:55 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$197

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/28

5:04 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$207

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:55 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/26

5:04 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$217

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

11:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$222

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

11:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 2/23

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$228

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:55 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston Hobby

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$237

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

5:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Tue 3/17

5:27 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$238

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

11:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/25

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$242

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

11:55 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/25

2:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$243

ChicagoHouston

ORD - HOU

ORDHOU

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

2:50 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/14

5:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$247

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston Hobby Airport?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $149. The month of September is another great option to travel to Houston Hobby Airport, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $170.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Houston Hobby Airport?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Houston Hobby Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $334. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Houston Hobby Airport on Sunday is $589.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston Hobby Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Houston Hobby Airport is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in the evening for as low as $272. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $375. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston Hobby Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston Hobby Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston Hobby Airport for around $224 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston Hobby Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $164 on momondo.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flights are approximately 45% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (ORD to HOU) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

Fastest flight time

2h 43m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport takes 2h 43m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.
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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston Hobby by plane?

    A flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston Hobby will travel around 945.3 mi. 2h 43m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Houston Hobby Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

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