Schedule of direct flights from Houston to Chicago
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Houston to Chicago:
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Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Houston — Chicago route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Houston to Chicago, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
United Airlines
Su, Mo, Fr, and Sa
Starting at $384
Spirit Airlines
Su, Mo, Fr, and Sa
Starting at $215
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The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Chicago departs on 07/09/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $60
Cheapest round trip flight
$107
Spirit Airlines
Direct flight
5h 24m
07/14/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Houston to Chicago departs on 07/14/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $107
The fastest flight
2h 35m
Fastest flight from Houston to Chicago takes 2h 35m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
Earliest flight
5:35 AM
Latest flight
9:33 PM
Average flight duration
2h 48m
Direct flights count
120
Distance
1516km
Timezone difference
0h
The distance between Houston and Chicago is 1516km (940 miles).The average flight duration is 2h 48m.There are 120 direct flights from Houston to Chicago.Houston and Chicago are in the same time zone.Flights from Houston begin at 5:35 AM.The latest flight from Houston departs at 9:33 PM.
July 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$75
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$154
Avg Price
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Chicago?
The cheapest flight ticket from Houston to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $60
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Houston — Chicago?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Houston to Chicago is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Houston to Chicago?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Houston to Chicago can be found flying in these months: July, June.
How long does it take to fly from Houston to Chicago?
The fastest flights from Houston to Chicago start from 2 hours 35 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Houston to Chicago?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Houston — Chicago: American Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
