Flights from Chicago Flights to Houston

Direct flights from Chicago to Houston

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Last updated on: 04-02-2026

Chicago

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

Houston

United States

IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

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Distance

925 miles · (1,489 km)

Flight time

2 hours and 54 minutes

Airlines

American Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Spirit Airlines
United Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A318/319/320/321
Airbus A319
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Embraer 170
Embraer 175

Chicago to Houston Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Houston. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to IAH, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Houston

What is the best time to visit Houston?

🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical

Houston is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Houston any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

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Airlines flying from Chicago to Houston

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to Houston

In total there are 4 airlines operating nonstop flights from Chicago ORD to Houston IAH. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their ORD IAH flight schedule.

American Airlines (AA)

Frontier Airlines (F9)

Spirit Airlines (NK)

United Airlines (UA)

American Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Houston

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld

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Frontier Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Houston

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Spirit Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Houston

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to Houston

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Chicago to Houston Flights

Flights from ORD to IAH are operated 124 times a week, with an average of 18 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:15 - 23:00. The earliest flight departs at 05:15, the last flight departs at 23:00. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Houston takes 2 hours and 54 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Houston is 925 miles (or 1,489 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Houston?

There are 2 airports in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to IAH?

There are 124 flights per week flying from Chicago to Houston (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to Houston?

2 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Houston.

How far is Houston from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to Houston is 925 miles (1,489 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to IAH airport?

American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Chicago to Houston.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to Houston?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Chicago to Houston.

What classes are available from Chicago to Houston?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to Houston?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Houston:

Airbus A318/319/320/321
Airbus A319
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321-100/200
Airbus A321neo
Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-900
Embraer 170
Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to Houston?

The earliest flight departs at 05:15 from Chicago and arrives at 08:22 at Houston.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to Houston?

The latest flight departs at 23:00 from Chicago and arrives at 01:59 at Houston.

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Popular routes operated by American Airlines

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Non-stop flights from ORD to IAH

925 miles (1,489 km) · 2h 54m

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