Houston to Chicago (HOU–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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946 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 57 1-stop flights Verified 4d ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 17m WN → AAACAS St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
LIT Little Rock 4h 22m WN → AAASBA Little Rock (LIT) to Chicago flights
MEM Memphis 4h 25m WN → AAACAS Memphis (MEM) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 37m WN → AAACAS Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 40m WN → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 4h 41m WN → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 42m WN → AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DSM Des Moines 4h 42m G4 → AAACAS Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 42m WN → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 45m WN → AAACAS New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
946 mi 2h 40m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between HOU and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore HOU Routes ORD Routes HOU Live Flights ORD Live Flights HOU Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
STL ~4h 17m LIT ~4h 22m MEM ~4h 25m MCI ~4h 37m IND ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,359
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → ORD
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
72%
Return
ORD → HOU
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric HOU→ORD IAH→ORD CLL→ORD
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 24 1
Weekly flights – 469 1
Flight time 2h 40m 2h 21m 1h 59m
Departure OTP 51% – –
Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights · College Station (CLL) to Chicago flights · Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Houston.
HOU: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
946 mi / 1,523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HOU–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance946 mi / 1,523 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 946 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Bill & Hillary Clinton National and Memphis.
Yes, return flights from ORD to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, CLL and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to ORD

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to ORD is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,523 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Bill & Hillary Clinton National and Memphis. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), College Station (CLL) and Austin (AUS).