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Find cheap one-way flights from Houston to Chicago starting at US$18.

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Houston to Chicago and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        IAH11:24
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        ORD14:09
        Tue, Mar 4|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$18US$25
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$25US$18

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tue, Mar 4, arriving at O'Hare International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$18 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH13:15
        2h 31m
        Nonstop
        MDW15:46
        Wed, Mar 19|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$18US$25
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$25US$18

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wed, Mar 19, arriving at Midway International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$18 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH13:15
        2h 31m
        Nonstop
        MDW15:46
        Wed, Mar 12|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$18US$25
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        US$25US$18

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wed, Mar 12, arriving at Midway International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$18 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH12:35
        2h 31m
        Nonstop
        MDW15:06
        Wed, Mar 5|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$19
        US$19

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Midway International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$19 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH10:24
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        ORD13:09
        Tue, Mar 18|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$19
        US$19

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at O'Hare International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$19 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH11:19
        2h 46m
        Nonstop
        ORD14:05
        Tue, Apr 15|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$20
        US$20

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tue, Apr 15, arriving at O'Hare International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$20 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH09:41
        2h 29m
        Nonstop
        MDW12:10
        Wed, Apr 16|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$21
        US$21

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wed, Apr 16, arriving at Midway International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$21 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH10:24
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        ORD13:09
        Tue, Mar 11|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$22
        US$22

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at O'Hare International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$22 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH13:15
        2h 31m
        Nonstop
        MDW15:46
        Wed, Mar 26|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$22
        US$22

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Midway International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$22 including taxes and charges.

      • IAH11:24
        2h 45m
        Nonstop
        ORD14:09
        Tue, Feb 25|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
        US$23
        US$23

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Houston to Chicago.The one-way direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at O'Hare International Airport.One-way Prices start from US$23 including taxes and charges.

      • HOU01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        CHI02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 6|Houston - Chicago|Frontier Airlines
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How long is the flight time from Houston to Chicago?

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    Frontier Airlines

    06:00

    IAH

    2.6h

    07:39

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  2. F93174

    Frontier Airlines

    09:47

    DEN

    2.5h

    13:20

    ORD

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  3. F91129

    Frontier Airlines

    10:36

    HOU

    2.7h

    12:19

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  4. F92210

    Frontier Airlines

    20:55

    DEN

    2.4h

    00:17

    MDW

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  5. F93282

    Frontier Airlines

    10:40

    IAH

    2.6h

    Nonstop

    13:17

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  6. F93205

    Frontier Airlines

    13:34

    IAH

    2.7h

    15:15

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  7. F92210

    Frontier Airlines

    20:55

    DEN

    2.4h

    00:17

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  8. F93193

    Frontier Airlines

    15:53

    IAH

    1.4h

    17:16

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  9. F92882

    Frontier Airlines

    13:15

    DFW

    2.3h

    15:34

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  10. F91161

    Frontier Airlines

    17:24

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    2.6h

    19:01

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  11. F92210

    Frontier Airlines

    20:55

    DEN

    2.4h

    00:17

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  12. F92400

    Frontier Airlines

    19:10

    IAH

    2.2h

    22:22

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  13. F92779

    Frontier Airlines

    22:45

    ATL

    2.0h

    23:47

    MDW

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  14. NK175

    Spirit Airlines

    20:50

    IAH

    2.7h

    Nonstop

    23:34

    ORD

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  15. F93136

    Frontier Airlines

    21:22

    IAH

    2.6h

    Nonstop

    23:59

    ORD

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  16. F93195

    Frontier Airlines

    21:45

    IAH

    1.4h

    23:11

    DFW

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  17. F93244

    Frontier Airlines

    22:42

    DFW

    2.7h

    01:23

    ORD

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When is the cheapest time to book flights from Houston to Chicago?

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Chicago from Houston have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Cheapest airlines flights from Houston to Chicago

Which airline provides the cheapest flights from Houston to Chicago? Discover the option that best suits your travel needs before embarking on your journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Houston to Chicago based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $185.

  • How long does it take to fly from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (CHI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 2 hours 56 minutes to fly from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (CHI).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chicago?

    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston (HOU) to Chicago (CHI)?

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Houston to Chicago Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price$17
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$33
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance1,523.34 km
Average flight time2 hours 56 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines

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