Cheap flights from Houston to Chicago
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Chicago and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $138 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Chicago is currently $138 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest one-way flight | $69 | FrontierNonstop3 hrWed, Apr 15 | The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Chicago is currently $69 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $279 | FrontierNonstop3 hrFri, Mar 20 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Chicago is currently $279 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $356 | FrontierNonstop3 hrThu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Chicago is currently $356 | |
| Fastest flight | 2 hr 20 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Chicago takes 2 hr 20 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for weekend trips from Houston to Chicago per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Chicago is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $70 and $215.
Popular airlines from Houston to Chicago
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Houston to Chicago in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- SouthwestNonstopfrom $217Typical price: $190–37038 weekly nonstop flightsHOU - MDWEvery day2962 weekly connecting flightsHOU - MDW, ORDEvery day
- UnitedNonstopfrom $217Typical price: $180–37077 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - ORDEvery day730 weekly connecting flightsIAH - ORDEvery day
- AmericanNonstopfrom $257Typical price: $185–39027 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - ORDEvery day973 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - ORDEvery day
- Deltafrom $257Typical price: $220–560614 weekly connecting flightsHOU, IAH - MDW, ORDEvery day
- FrontierNonstopfrom $138Typical price: $115–2607 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - MDW, ORDEvery Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun45 weekly connecting flightsIAH - MDW, ORDEvery day
- SpiritNonstopfrom $138Typical price: $100–2407 weekly nonstop flightsIAH - ORDEvery day14 weekly connecting flightsIAH - ORDEvery day
Popular airports near Houston
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Houston center and popularity with travelers.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)HoustonUnited States22 min16 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)HoustonUnited States22 min9 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)DallasUnited States3 hr 51 min237 mi
- Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)AustinUnited States2 hr 26 min140 mi
Popular airports near Chicago
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Chicago center and popularity with travelers.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ChicagoUnited States26 min16 mi
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ChicagoUnited States25 min9 mi
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)MilwaukeeUnited States1 hr 24 min75 mi
- Indianapolis International Airport (IND)IndianapolisUnited States2 hr 58 min165 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Chicago
The cheapest flights from Houston to Chicago are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $215.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $69.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Chicago is $217, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to Chicago is $217, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to Chicago is $257, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Chicago is $257, flying from May 9 to May 10.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Chicago is $138, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Chicago is $138, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Chicago starts at $138 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Chicago.
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 77 nonstop flights and 730 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 38 nonstop flights and 2,962 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Chicago are:
In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 77 nonstop flights and 730 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 38 nonstop flights and 2,962 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Chicago are:
- American offers 27 nonstop flights and 973 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Delta offers 614 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 45 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- Spirit offers 7 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $138. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $69.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Chicago is $217, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest United flight from Houston to Chicago is $217, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest American flight from Houston to Chicago is $257, flying from May 2 to May 4.
- The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Chicago is $257, flying from May 9 to May 10.
- The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Chicago is $138, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
- The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Chicago is $138, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 26.
Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Chicago.
- There are 38 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 77 United direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 27 American direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Chicago at price $279 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest, Frontier, United, American and Spirit fly direct from Houston to Chicago.
- There are 38 Southwest direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 77 United direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 27 American direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- There are 7 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Houston to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Chicago start at $138 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Chicago start at $356 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Chicago start at $138 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
To book business class trips from Houston to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Chicago starts at $279 from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Chicago at price $279 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
Search more flights
Popular trips from Houston
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Denver$77Apr 18 — Apr 20Nonstop2 hr 38 minFrontier
- Orlando$115Apr 3 — Apr 6Nonstop2 hr 28 minFrontier
- Seattle$210Apr 30 — May 31 stop9 hr 4 minFrontier
- Tokyo$654May 1 — May 4Nonstop14 hrZIPAIR Tokyo
Find cheap flights from Houston to anywhere
Find cheap flights on popular routes
Flights from Houston to DenverFlights from Houston to WashingtonFlights from Houston to Las VegasFlights from Houston to OrlandoFlights from Houston to PhoenixFlights from Houston to San FranciscoFlights from Houston to New YorkFlights from Houston to NashvilleFlights from Houston to Los AngelesFlights from Houston to NewarkFlights from Houston to DallasFlights from Houston to San Diego