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

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Houston to Chicago
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 919 mi 2h 30m nonstop 104 1-stop hubs

IAH–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 104 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAH Routes MDW Routes IAH Live Flights MDW Live Flights IAH Delays MDW Delays
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 2 32N 2h30 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
104
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
SUS ~3h 24m PIA ~3h 53m LIT ~4h 12m LCH ~4h 25m XNA ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,055
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
IAH → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
MDW → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric IAH→MDW HOU→MDW LCH→MDW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 69 1
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 7m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights · Lake Charles (LCH) to Chicago flights · Austin (AUS) 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 30m.
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 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections104 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 30m. The route covers 919 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from IAH to MDW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, PIA, LIT, LCH, XNA, CAK, TYS, APA, LAL, DAL, APF, GSP, GPT, YYZ, MOB, IAD, HDN, BJC, MTJ, EGE, SCF, ASE, PBI, NAS, BZN, GDL, JAC, ALB, SNA, PLS, BUR, SJC, YVR, RNO, SJD, ECP, RDU, ONT, DSM, MKE, RIC, MAF, CVG, ABQ, SEA, CMH, STL, AUS, DEN, DFW, CLT, SMF, MSY, DTW, BNA, PDX, IND, MEM, CLE, MCI, DCA, GRR, BWI, ICT, MCO, OKC, TPA, MSP, RSW, MLM, FLL, ATL, JAX, PHL, PIT, OMA, TUL, CHS, ORD, SAV, MIA, SAT, LGA, SAN, PHX, BHM, LAS, SRQ, SDF, BOS, EWR, LAX, PUJ, SFO, TUS, AGU, SLC, PNS, CUN, PSP, BJX, ORF, SJU and MBJ. 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, LCH and AUS. 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. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MDW ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,478 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

104 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), Lake Charles (LCH) and Austin (AUS).