Houston to Chicago/Waukegan (IAH–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → UGN
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Return
UGN → IAH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Waukegan National Airport.
Metric IAH→UGN AUS→UGN
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Waukegan National Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
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.

IAH–UGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Chicago/Waukegan route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to UGN flights.
Yes, return flights from UGN to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).