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

IAH Airport Page →
919 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 75 1-stop flights Verified 1d 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 4m CMNZUA → WN St Louis (STL) to Chicago flights
MCI Kansas City 4h 19m CMEKNZ → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 21m ACCMNZ → WN New Orleans (MSY) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 4h 22m ACCMNH → WN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
ORD Chicago 4h 26m AAASAV → UA Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights
TUL Tulsa 4h 26m CMEKNZ → WN Tulsa (TUL) to Chicago flights
SAT San Antonio 4h 29m ACCMGB → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 4h 31m CMNZUA → WN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
OKC Oklahoma City 4h 32m CMNZUA → WN Oklahoma City (OKC) to Chicago flights
BHM Birmingham 4h 32m ACCMNZ → WNWWI Birmingham (BHM) 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.
2 Airlines 919 mi 2h 55m nonstop

IAH–MDW had nonstop service from United Airlines and Frontier, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 919 miles in 2h 55m.

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

Carriers that operated nonstop IAH–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 44% Star Alliance –
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 0 – – 44% – Y4
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F9 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
STL ~4h 4m MCI ~4h 19m MSY ~4h 21m AUS ~4h 22m ORD ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,023
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
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
72%
Return
MDW → IAH
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
93%
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 – 6 1
Weekly flights – 77 –
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 20m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 44% – –
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 55m 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 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
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 55m gate to gate. The route covers 919 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IAH to MDW: United Airlines and Frontier. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Kansas City and Louis Armstrong New Orleans.
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) had nonstop service from United Airlines and Frontier, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IAH to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to MDW is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,478 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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