CA $44 Cheap Flights from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

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Cheap flights from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $44 for one-way flights and CA $111 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $67 - CA $326 per traveller.

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Flight from Houston to Chicago (IAH - ORD) route information
Origin airport
George Bush Intercontinental
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
CA $111
Distance
1481 km
Average flight time
2 hours 46 mins

Houston to Chicago Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Houston to Chicago 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Chicago from Houston whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to O'Hare Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Houston to Chicago today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental, IAH to O'Hare Intl., ORD 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Houston to Chicago—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Chicago from Houston currently is just CA $111 rising to CA $32,856.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Chicago  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Chicago from Houston 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Chicago with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to ORD?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price available for a round-trip flight between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and ORD was CA $111. Fares this good don't stick around for long, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Houston Airport to O'Hare Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but each air carrier has a different set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from IAH to ORD that have flexible change policies?
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to ORD offering flexible change policies are available with many airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to cover the fare difference, with no additional fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from Houston Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The journey from IAH to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is around 2 hours and 46 minutes, so don't get too settled. Chances are the next time you look out the window you'll be arriving in Chicago.
How far is the flight from IAH to O'Hare Airport?
You won't have time for a movie marathon on this flight — it's just 1,500 kilometres from Houston to Chicago. Sit down, order some food and you'll be there before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from IAH to ORD?
Getting from Houston Airport to ORD is easy when you have a good range of airlines to select from. These are a few of the best:

  • United Airlines - (UA) with 286 monthly flights
  • American Airlines - (AA) with 86 monthly flights
  • Spirit Airlines - (NK) with 47 monthly flights
  • Frontier Airlines - (F9) with 13 monthly flights

Are Houston Airport to O'Hare Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices fluctuate, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute flight deals between Houston Airport and O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) are possible, it also makes sense to keep track of prices well before you fly. In fact, some airlines announce their prices up to 12 months prior to the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so keep checking back and be ready to lock in your seat when the fares dip.

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