ChicagotoHoustonFlight Time
ORD–IAH · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH) is about 2h 30m, covering 926 miles. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 18-19/day departures, from 02:56 to 22:34 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 30m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 926 mi | Nonstop | 18-19/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to Houston
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 18-19/day flights from ORD to IAH. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 and 5 at ORD.
- First departure
- 02:56
- Last departure
- 22:34
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 30
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAH to ORD flights — 16-17/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 130 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 (ORD) to Houston (IAH) is about 2h 30m, based on the 926-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from Houston?
Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH) is about 926 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to Houston?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH), with 18-19/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Houston?
United Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to Houston?
The ORD–IAH route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 777, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU