Good to know - Cheap tickets Chicago — Houston
| Minimal flight time | 2h 14m |
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| Flight distance | 1516 km |
| Most popular airline | United Express |
| Round-trip from | $36 |
Airfare Chicago – Houston by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Chicago — Houston
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 07:30 | 10:37 | daily | UA1231 | United Express | 3h 7m | O'Hare International Airport — George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Select dates |
| 10:00 | 12:50 | tue, wed, sat | WN2818 | Southwest Airlines | 2h 50m | Chicago Midway International Airport — William P. Hobby Airport | Select dates |
| 10:05 | 12:55 | sun | WN2818 | Southwest Airlines | 2h 50m | Chicago Midway International Airport — William P. Hobby Airport | Select dates |
| 10:35 | 13:40 | daily | UA2638 | United Express | 3h 5m | O'Hare International Airport — George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Select dates |
| 11:10 | 13:55 | mon, thu, fri | WN2818 | Southwest Airlines | 2h 45m | Chicago Midway International Airport — William P. Hobby Airport | Select dates |
| 16:00 | 18:14 | thu | 7L4861 | Silk Way West Airlines | 2h 14m | O'Hare International Airport — George Bush Intercontinental Airport | Select dates |
| 17:15 | 19:55 | tue | WN2131 | Southwest Airlines | 2h 40m | Chicago Midway International Airport — William P. Hobby Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Chicago — Houston
Flight Chicago – Houston is served by 22 airlines. 3 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare Chicago — Houston by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Chicago — Houston
The graph shows that booking flights Chicago — Houston is best planned for March and flights Chicago — Houston — Chicago in the month of February.
Flights Chicago — Houston
The selection of cheap flights Chicago — Houston
The price of the flight Chicago — Houston (United States) — Chicago from $36 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Chicago — Houston (United States) — Chicago $219 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Chicago
- IATA code of the city of origin: CHI
- Departure airports: Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport
- Departure country: United States
- Destination city: Houston
- IATA code of the destination city: HOU
- Destination airports: William P. Hobby Airport, Andrau Airpark, David Wayne Hooks, Ellington Field, West Houston, Transco Twr Galleria, Marriot Astrodome, Woodlawns, Spaceland, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Central Bus. District, Greenway Plaza Heliport, Park Ten Heliport, Westchase Hilton Heliport
- Destination country: United States
Low cost flights Chicago — Houston (CHI — HOU)
The distance between Chicago and Houston 942 miles (or 1516 kilometres).
The time difference between Chicago and Houston is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Chicago to Houston 2h 14m.
Routes from nearby cities to Houston
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Chicago with a flight to Houston are in Peoria.
Popular International routes from Chicago
Popular routes from Houston
If you are going to fly from Houston, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Houston:
Popular domestic routes from Chicago
FAQ about Chicago — Houston
Are there any direct flights Chicago — Houston?
Yes, they do: UA1231, WN2818, UA2638, 7L4861, WN2131
Can we fly from Chicago to Houston?
Yes, you can fly from Chicago to Houston. Chicago has 8 airports (Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport) for flights. United Express, Southwest Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines depart from Chicago on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air Canada, Air France, American Eagle, Atlas Air, British Airways, Cargolux, Contour Aviation, Delta Connection, Emirates, FedEx, Frontier (Penny the Owl Livery), Jet Linx Aviation, KLM, NetJets, Phoenix Air, Qatar Airways, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, UPS, USC, Viva, Volaris.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Houston?
A direct flight lasts an average of 2h 14m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 1516 km.
How much do flights Chicago — Houston cost?
The price of flights Chicago — Houston starts from $36.
What days does the plane fly Chicago — Houston?
Planes fly Chicago — Houston 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Chicago and Houston?
In Chicago — Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport. In Houston — William P. Hobby Airport, Andrau Airpark, David Wayne Hooks, Ellington Field, West Houston, Transco Twr Galleria, Marriot Astrodome, Woodlawns, Spaceland, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Central Bus. District, Greenway Plaza Heliport, Park Ten Heliport, Westchase Hilton Heliport.
What flights are currently flying from Chicago to Houston?
The following flights fly between Chicago and Houston: UA1231, WN2818, WN2818, UA2638, WN2818, 7L4861, WN2131
What month is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Houston?
High season is considered to be June and the cheapest month is March. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago — Houston flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Chicago to Houston?
The following airlines have direct flights Chicago — Houston: United Express, Southwest Airlines, Silk Way West Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Houston?
All the following airlines flights Chicago — Houston: Air Canada, Air France, American Eagle, Atlas Air, British Airways, Cargolux, Contour Aviation, Delta Connection, Emirates, FedEx, Frontier (Penny the Owl Livery), Jet Linx Aviation, KLM, NetJets, Phoenix Air, Qatar Airways, Silk Way West Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Express, UPS, USC, Viva, Volaris.