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Cheap flights Houston — Chicago

Houston (HOU, US) Chicago (CHI, US)
from $89 1 516 km ~2h 17m 25 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Thursday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $89 on 11.12.2026
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Prices found for 16 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
12 Dec 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 4106
06:38
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
11:01
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 23m 1 stop
Mytrip.com
$89
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12 Nov 2026, Thu
Frontier Airlines F9 1496
17:18
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
23:21
ORD O'Hare International Airport
6h 3m 1 stop
Kiwi.com
$91
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12 Dec 2026, Sat
Frontier Airlines F9 1882
05:12
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
08:06
ORD O'Hare International Airport
2h 54m Direct
Kiwi.com
$101
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22 Nov 2026, Sun
Frontier Airlines F9 4181
06:58
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
13:33
ORD O'Hare International Airport
6h 35m 1 stop
Trip.com
$106
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14 Dec 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 4106
06:38
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
11:04
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 26m 1 stop
Flightnetwork
$108
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14 Dec 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 1882
05:12
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
08:06
ORD O'Hare International Airport
2h 54m Direct
Trip.com
$109
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Route characteristics
Distance
1 516 km
Flight time
2h 17m
Time difference
+0h
Minimum price
from $89 (11.12.2026)
Average price
$115
Maximum price
$158
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Thursday
Departure airports (2)
HOU William P. Hobby Airport IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Arrival airports (3)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport
Airlines (4)
F9 Frontier Airlines B6 jetBlue WN Southwest Airlines AA American Airlines
Agencies (6)
Mytrip.com Kiwi.com Trip.com Flightnetwork Farera Farehutz
Prices by day of week
Monday
$108
avg $109
Thursday
$91
avg $91
Cheapest
Saturday
$89
avg $95
Sunday
$106
avg $106
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $91
avg $99
2 flights
December 2026
from $89
avg $102
4 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 18 flights · 13 days
$89
jetBlue
jetBlue
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$129
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 4 flights · 3 days
$150
American Airlines
American Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$152
Where to buy tickets 6
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $89
Kiwi.com
8 tickets · 7 days
from $91
Trip.com
3 tickets · 3 days
from $106
Flightnetwork
1 tickets · 1 days
from $108
Farera
10 tickets · 8 days
from $117
Farehutz
2 tickets · 2 days
from $150
Airports

From — Houston (2)

  • HOU William P. Hobby Airport
  • IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport

To — Chicago (3)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
  • RFD Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Houston — Chicago
How long is the flight from Houston to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 2h 17m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Houston to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 1 516 km.
How much do flights from Houston to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $89 on 11.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $115. Range: $89 — $158.
What is the time difference between Houston and Chicago?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Houston operate flights?
From Houston: HOU (William P. Hobby Airport), IAH (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport), RFD (Chicago Rockford International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $101. Total direct flights found: 2.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Thursday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Houston — Chicago

Flights Houston — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 1 516 km. Flight time 2h 17m. Time difference +0h.

From Houston (HOU) flights depart from 2 airports: HOU, IAH. To Chicago (CHI) — 3 arrival airports: MDW, ORD, RFD.

4 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $89 (11.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $115, ranging from $89 to $158. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Thursday.

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