Houston to Chicago flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Houston to Chicago is €48 with Frontier Airlines (checked on 5 Nov 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €48, departing 16 Feb 2027 (Last checked: 5 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 4Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €160, departing 2 Dec 2026, back 6 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 12 Nov 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €88, departing 11 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 48m
- Non-stop
- Yes
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- Route distance
- 1,516 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 48m
- Airlines seen
- Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue
- Alternative airports
- HOU, CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) → Houston, city gazetteer reference point (29.7628, -95.3831): ≈ 17 km.
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) → Houston, city gazetteer reference point (29.7628, -95.3831): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Observed fares by departure date
| Departure | Fare | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| €146 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €121 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €130 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €139 | 11 Nov 2026 | |
| €84 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €90 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €87 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €80 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €88 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €85 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €79 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €70 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €63 | 6 Nov 2026 | |
| €81 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €88 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €73 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €79 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €69 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €69 | 5 Nov 2026 | |
| €48 | 5 Nov 2026 |
One-way fares. Each row is one price we saw for that departure day on the date shown, not a guaranteed fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Houston to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €48, found on 5 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from Houston to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue.
How long does the flight from Houston to Chicago take?
Across the 92 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 7h 58m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Houston to Chicago fares were non-stop?
17 of the 96 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Houston to Chicago?
Cheapest round trip: €160, departing 2 Dec 2026, back 6 Dec 2026 (checked 12 Nov 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Houston to Chicago?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €88, departing 11 Dec 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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