Houston to Chicago (IAH–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 919 mi 2h 32m nonstop 152 1-stop hubs

IAH–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 152 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 – – 58% – Y4
UA United Airlines 0 – – 58% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
152
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,219
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric IAH→MDW HOU→MDW CLL→MDW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 1
Weekly flights 0 35 –
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 25m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights · College Station (CLL) to Chicago flights · Lake Charles (LCH) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
919 mi / 1,478 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m to 2h 35m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,478 km
Flight time2h 32m to 2h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connections152 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 32m to 2h 35m. The route covers 919 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, SUS, OSU, LUK, LIT, DAY, DAL, SGF, LCH, XNA, CHA, FTY, SVH, CAK, AVL, MKC, FCM, HSV, HHH, PDK, CXO, TVC, MAF, TCL, YIP, APA, GSP, LAL, BJC, ISM, GPT, APF, MOB, MNZ, RIL, IAD, PIE, TMB, TEX, TEB, FRG, HPN, BCT, MTJ, MID, ACK, YYZ, HDN, SCF, ASE, EGE, BTV, PBI, BED, ALB, EYW, TLC, BZN, JAC, VNY, GCM, NAS, SJD, YUL, SNA, APC, PSP, SBA, MRY, PLS, GDL, BUR, YEG, YVR, OAK, RNO, LNK, STT, CUN, ORD, CHS, ORF, DEN, CVG, STL, DFW, OKC, SDF, AUS, PDX, MKE, DTW, CMH, BNA, DSM, PIT, MCI, RSW, TYS, MSY, IND, GRR, SMF, CLE, DCA, MEM, BWI, ATL, FLL, SAT, CLT, TUL, MCO, TPA, SAV, MSP, MLM, ONT, OMA, TUS, ICT, LAS, LAX, SAN, EWR, JAX, BHM, LGA, MIA, PHX, RDU, SFO, SEA, PHL, BOS, ECP, BDL, PNS, SLC, ABQ, SRQ, BJX, RIC, AGU, SJU, NEW, SBN, MBJ, CQF, HCR, SJC and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MDW to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU, CLL and LCH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAH to MDW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines.

IAH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MDW ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,478 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

152 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Lake Charles (LCH).