HoustonChicagoNonstop Flight TimeIAH–ORD
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD) takes 2h 16m on average, covering about 926 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 6m and the slowest 2h 26m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 16m | 926 mi | Nonstop | 2h 6m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Chicago
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 16-17/day flights from IAH to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals C and A at IAH.
- First departure
- 05:04
- Last departure
- 22:08
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 24
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal C · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 3 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Houston to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD) takes 2h 16m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 2h 6m and the slowest 2h 26m.
How far is Houston from Chicago?
Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD) is about 926 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD), with 16-17/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Chicago?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Chicago?
The IAH–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights from HOU
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE