ChicagotoHoustonFlight Time
MDW–HOU · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Houston (William P. Hobby Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Houston (HOU) is about 2h 31m, covering 938 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 6-7/day departures, from 05:05 to 21:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 31m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 938 mi | Nonstop | 6-7/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Houston
Southwest Airlines operates 6-7/day flights from MDW to HOU.
- First departure
- 05:05
- Last departure
- 21:40
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 23
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 6-7/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 05:0505:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
HOU to MDW flights — 6-7/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 43 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to Houston (HOU) is about 2h 31m, based on the 938-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Houston?
Chicago (MDW) to Houston (HOU) is about 938 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Houston?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Houston (HOU), with 6-7/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Houston?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to Houston (HOU).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Houston?
The MDW–HOU route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near Houston
- IAH - HoustonGeorge Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport · 24 mi from HOUFlights to IAH