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Find cheap flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport from $29

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Houston to O'Hare Intl departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Houston to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to O'Hare Intl

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:26 pm - 12:06 amIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
6:25 am - 9:10 amORD-IAH
2h 45mnonstop
$56Frontier
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Sat, May 18 - Wed, May 22
8:51 pm - 11:29 pmIAH-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
7:08 am - 9:55 amORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, May 28
9:26 pm - 12:06 amIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
9:25 pm - 9:08 amORD-IAH
11h 43m1 stop
Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
9:26 pm - 12:06 amIAH-ORD
2h 40mnonstop
12:28 pm - 3:15 pmORD-IAH
2h 47mnonstop
Sat, May 18 - Mon, May 20
1:50 pm - 4:33 pmIAH-ORD
2h 43mnonstop
1:12 pm - 4:00 pmORD-IAH
2h 48mnonstop
$209American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 23
8:21 pm - 11:38 amHOU-ORD
15h 17m1 stop
7:00 am - 7:04 pmORD-HOU
12h 04m1 stop
$255Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 23
10:15 am - 5:55 pmHOU-ORD
7h 40m1 stop
11:10 am - 3:55 pmORD-HOU
4h 45m1 stop
$258American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
6:45 pm - 11:17 amHOU-ORD
16h 32m1 stop
7:00 am - 7:18 pmORD-HOU
12h 18m1 stop
$265Sun Country Air
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 25
10:30 am - 4:45 pmHOU-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
3:35 pm - 10:13 pmORD-HOU
6h 38m1 stop
$272Delta
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
7:12 pm - 11:59 pmHOU-ORD
4h 47m1 stop
7:10 am - 12:04 pmORD-HOU
4h 54m1 stop
$331Delta
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1

Flights from Houston to O'Hare Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport cost $49 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $94.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport back to Houston, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $188 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of tickets is $348 and $344 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 33 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $56 on Frontier, followed by Spirit Airlines ($63). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $29 on Frontier and from $32 on Spirit Airlines.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Houston and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The airlines most regularly connecting Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport are United Airlines (17 flights per day), American Airlines (3 flights per day), and Spirit Airlines (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Houston and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. They are: American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $32 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Houston and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 21 and 24 nonstop flights that take off from Houston and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 2h 43m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 159 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Houston and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 2h 35m.

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Cheapest flight

$29
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Houston to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $29 for a one-way ticket and $56 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    On your way to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll fly out from one of these Houston airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Houston to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Houston to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Houston

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +16 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +17 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +18 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +19 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, +17 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +18 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Houston to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/29Wed
nonstopFrontier
2h 40mIAH-ORD
$29
5/18Sat
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 36mIAH-ORD
$32
5/15Wed
1 stop
7h 15mIAH-ORD
$53
7/2Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 38mIAH-ORD
$75
7/6Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 53mIAH-ORD
$95
8/1Thu
1 stopDelta
5h 58mIAH-ORD
$104
7/6Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 52mIAH-ORD
$129
5/17Fri
3 stops
34h 42mIAH-ORD
$133
6/14Fri
1 stopDelta
7h 03mHOU-ORD
$198
6/8Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 48mIAH-ORD
$221

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Last minute flights from Houston to O'Hare Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Houston to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/8Wed
nonstopSpirit Airlines
2h 36mIAH-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 43mORD-IAH
$88
5/8Wed
multi-stop
7h 37mIAH-ORD
5/14Tue
multi-stop
11h 43mORD-IAH
$90
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
7h 37mIAH-ORD
5/13Mon
multi-stopFrontier
14h 46mORD-IAH
$123
5/7Tue
multi-stopFrontier
8h 57mHOU-ORD
5/11Sat
multi-stopFrontier
21h 03mORD-HOU
$209
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 42mIAH-ORD
5/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 00mORD-IAH
$438
5/4Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 09mIAH-ORD
5/5Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 00mORD-IAH
$463
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
7h 47mIAH-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 47mORD-IAH
$480
5/5Sun
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 35mIAH-ORD
5/9Thu
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 55mORD-IAH
$516
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 43mHOU-ORD
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
6h 42mORD-HOU
$518
5/7Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 35mIAH-ORD
5/8Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
20h 30mORD-IAH
$528

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Flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport

Destination:

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago O'Hare Airport - Houston

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