You can book flights from Houston to Chicago for travel in June 2026 and beyond. With approximately 91 flights per week on this 1,514 km route, you'll have a wide choice of departure times.
Direct and connecting flights are offered by carriers such as United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest. Information on how to get to the airport of departure or planning your journey from the airport to the city will help you organize your transfer in advance.
The table shows direct flights Houston → Chicago on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 2 h 37 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Departures from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport airports, arrivals at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport and Midway International Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Houston — Chicago by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 195 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 690 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Houston → Chicago, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 442 | low | May | AED 582 | medium | Sep | AED 536 | medium |
| Feb | AED 419 | low | Jun | AED 629 | high | Oct | AED 466 | low |
| Mar | AED 512 | medium | Jul | AED 675 | high | Nov | AED 652 | high |
| Apr | AED 536 | medium | Aug | AED 699 | high | Dec | AED 629 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Chicago is characterized by distinct seasonality: the warmest month is July, with average temperatures reaching 26.5°C, while the coldest is January, when temperatures can drop to -5°C. Precipitation peaks in May, whereas the autumn months remain relatively dry.
Budget-friendly tickets are most frequently found in July, when the minimum fare starts AED 195. Currently, the most expensive period for flying is June, with prices starting AED 690; high price levels are also observed in May.
The optimal time for a trip is September, which offers a comfortable temperature of 23.5°C alongside moderate flight costs starting AED 275. During the winter, consider the potential for flight delays due to snowfall and low temperatures.
Approximately 91 flights per week are operated on the Houston to Chicago route by 9 different airlines. The main carriers offering the highest frequency of departures are United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. In the list below, you can view the detailed schedule, compare flight conditions, and choose a suitable departure time by clicking on the card of the airline you are interested in.
Flights Houston — Chicago depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport and arrive at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Midway International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight is about 2 hours and 15 minutes, as the straight-line distance between the cities is 1,514 km.
Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier. A full list of current carriers is available on this page.
Yes, there are approximately 91 flights per week on this route, many of which are direct, allowing you to reach your destination without any transfers.
Flight prices change constantly based on demand. We recommend checking the current minimum in the low price calendar and the price dynamics chart on this page.
Flights from Houston arrive at Chicago's major airports, such as O'Hare (ORD) or Midway (MDW), depending on the airline and flight type.
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