Chicago to Houston (ORD–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 946 mi 2h 8m nonstop 177 1-stop hubs

ORD–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 946 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 177 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes HOU Routes ORD Live Flights HOU Live Flights ORD Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 61% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 ORD to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
177
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,464
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 William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric ORD→HOU MDW→HOU MKE→HOU
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 0 38 1
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 6m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 61% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Houston flights · South Bend (SBN) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
946 mi / 1,523 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Houston route.
Route details
Distance946 mi / 1,523 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections177 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 8m. The route covers 946 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, SUS, DSI, SHV, GRR, MHK, JVL, TCL, MGM, LNK, CMI, LAF, MKE, LUK, TOL, CVG, SGH, XNA, CID, GRB, BMG, MLI, RST, SBN, DSM, CHA, MKC, OWB, LEX, ROW, DAY, SLN, GSP, ISM, CLL, ORL, CRW, AFW, INT, APA, CLE, UST, AGS, SGF, YYZ, CAE, FXE, BRL, GSO, MAF, SAF, CLT, TEX, OPF, PIE, RIL, SGU, SUA, TEB, MLB, MTY, ILM, APF, CHO, RAP, MMU, HDN, MHH, ASE, PHL, IAD, EGE, ORF, PBI, ALB, HPN, MTJ, BED, SCF, RSW, EYW, EWR, SYR, JAC, PVU, SRQ, NAS, TUS, QRO, VNY, BOS, GDL, YOW, PVD, YUL, ACY, GCM, BZN, BGR, BZE, YYC, FCA, SNA, APC, PVR, SBA, PLS, PSP, SUN, MRY, BFI, CUN, STS, VPS, RNO, SFO, BUR, YVR, STT, SXM, IND, BNA, TPA, AUS, MDW, HVN, MCI, FLL, OMA, JAX, ATL, STL, MSY, MEM, LTN, DFW, MCO, BHM, ELP, TUL, DEN, OKC, SMF, DCA, DAL, SDF, SAT, PIT, SJO, PHX, MAD, PNS, BWI, LAX, MIA, ABQ, LAS, LIT, RDU, LIR, TYS, ECP, SAN, LGA, MSP, SJC, SLC, SAV, CMH, AVL, CHS, ONT, SJU, COS, LGB, SJD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HOU to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, MKE and SBN. 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 ORD to HOU

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

ORD to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to HOU ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,523 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

177 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).