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

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Chicago to Houston
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 919 mi 3h 12m nonstop 151 1-stop hubs

MDW–IAH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 919 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 151 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier Also: Y4 2 – – 31% – Y4
UA United Airlines 0 – – 31% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
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 MDW to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
151
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,155
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 Houston from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric MDW→IAH ORD→IAH SBN→IAH
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 23 2
Weekly flights 2 450 2
Flight time 3h 12m 1h 33m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 31% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights · South Bend (SBN) to Houston flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
919 mi / 1,478 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MDW–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Houston route.
Route details
Distance919 mi / 1,478 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out
1-stop connections151 hubs
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 3h 12m. The route covers 919 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MDW to IAH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTR, PIA, SUS, LNK, LUK, LEX, MGM, CLL, FTY, PDK, PAH, LIT, DAL, JAN, STC, MKC, CHA, NEW, ADS, RAP, CAE, YQG, GSP, NTR, SBN, CKB, GSO, LAL, SAF, ORD, APF, DSI, APA, RIL, VRB, SUA, TEB, COS, OPF, RVS, YYZ, EGE, HDN, PBI, SCF, ASE, NAS, TLC, EYW, JAC, ELP, PVU, BZN, GCM, YVR, BRO, CLD, JFK, ALB, VNY, APC, SJD, UDD, PSP, CCR, SNA, PLS, SBA, MBJ, YYC, RNO, YEG, LIR, HOU, YWG, BFI, STT, GDL, BUR, ORF, EWR, CHS, IND, JAX, PIT, DTW, ATL, OKC, ICT, MKE, MSY, DEN, TUL, AUS, TUS, BNA, IAD, VLC, AGU, CVG, GRR, CMH, DCA, SAT, SFO, RDU, RIC, MSP, SEA, MCI, MLM, MIA, STL, PHL, TPA, BWI, PHX, BHM, SRQ, MCO, CLT, FLL, DFW, SDF, DSM, OMA, LAS, SMF, CLE, SLC, PUJ, LGA, LAX, BDL, MEM, BOS, SAN, PDX, TYS, CUN, ECP, RSW, BJX, PNS, SAV, SJC, ABQ, HND, ONT, SJU and FTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IAH to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, SBN and RFD. 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 MDW to IAH

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to IAH ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 919 miles (1,478 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

151 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).