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

IAH Airport Page →
919 mi airlines charter/private 4/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 49m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA3752
UA United
7M9
12:15 PM
CDT TC
3:10 PM
CDT
2h 55m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA3778
UA United
739
4:25 PM
CDT TC
6:55 PM
CDT
2h 30m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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UA3753
UA United
739
7:36 PM
CDT
10:36 PM
CDT
3h
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA3758
UA United
739
8:46 PM
CDT
11:46 PM
CDT
3h
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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 4m CMEKNZ → WN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 18m CMEKNZ → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 4h 23m ACCMEK → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
IND Indianapolis 4h 27m EKNZUA → EJAJLGWN Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 30m ACCMEK → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 31m CMEKNZ → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 4h 33m ASEKNZ → WN Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 35m AAASAY → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville 4h 35m CMUA → LXJWN Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
MKE Milwaukee 4h 36m EKNZUA → WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Chicago
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 919 mi 2h 43m nonstop

IAH–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 2h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes MDW Routes IAH Live Flights MDW Live Flights IAH Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Houston flights
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
UA United Airlines 4 739, 7M9 2h30-2h55 48% Star Alliance –
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 – – 48% – Y4
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (4 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
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
83
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
STL ~4h 4m CPS ~4h 14m MCI ~4h 18m AUS ~4h 23m IND ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,004
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
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → IAH
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
83%
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 CLL→MDW
Distance from IAH – 24 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 6 1
Weekly flights 4 43 –
Flight time 2h 43m 2h 25m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 48% – –
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 43m gate to gate.
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 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 919 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from IAH to MDW: United Airlines and Frontier.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Austin Bergstrom.
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.
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 IAH to MDW

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Frontier. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MDW is about 2 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,478 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU), College Station (CLL) and Lake Charles (LCH).