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

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Chicago to Houston
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 946 mi 3h 49m nonstop 115 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 3h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 115 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 1 – – 44% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
115
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
NEW ~3h 36m SBN ~3h 56m GRR ~4h 1m MHK ~4h 2m LEX ~4h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,562
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
ORD → HOU
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
67%
Return
HOU → ORD
47%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
47%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric ORD→HOU MDW→HOU SBN→HOU
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 1 72 1
Flight time 3h 49m 2h 29m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 44% – –
Chicago (MDW) 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 3h 49m.
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 time3h 49m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections115 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/Indiana/Tell_City
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 3h 49m. The route covers 946 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to HOU.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NEW, SBN, GRR, MHK, LEX, GRB, TYS, CRW, CLE, YYZ, BRL, CLT, CAE, MKC, TEX, TEB, GSP, ILM, MMU, IAD, SUA, SRQ, SAF, PBI, OPF, EGE, ASE, HPN, PHL, SCF, ORF, RSW, SYR, EWR, MTJ, ALB, JAC, BOS, EYW, QRO, PVD, YUL, VNY, GCM, BGR, BZN, PSP, LGB, SBA, FCA, SNA, SUN, VPS, PLS, SFO, YVR, SXM, MAF, LIR, ECP, PVR, CUN, PIT, RDU, FLL, TUL, IND, MEM, BHM, DFW, ELP, STL, MCI, AUS, SJC, ATL, TUS, MSY, SAT, MCO, BNA, JAX, LIT, ABQ, MSP, OKC, DCA, MAD, SJU, LAS, MDW, TPA, SDF, DEN, BWI, CHS, OMA, BZE, DAL, PHX, PNS, SAN, SAV, LAX, MIA, ONT, CMH, SMF, SLC, LGA, HVN, SJO, NAS, COS and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and SBN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to HOU ranges from 3 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 946 miles (1,523 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

115 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) and South Bend (SBN).