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Cheap Flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl (CHI-IAH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
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4:30 pm - 7:13 pmORD-IAH
2h 43mnonstop
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9:23 am - 12:08 pmIAH-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 20
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9:10 pm - 11:59 pmORD-IAH
2h 49mnonstop
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5:15 am - 7:50 amIAH-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 8:49 amMDW-IAH
2h 49mnonstop
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9:34 am - 12:06 pmIAH-MDW
2h 32mnonstop
$116Frontier
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Frontier Logo
8:15 am - 11:06 amMDW-IAH
2h 51mnonstop
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11:22 am - 1:56 pmIAH-MDW
2h 34mnonstop
$126Frontier
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Fri, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 15
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6:30 am - 9:20 amORD-IAH
2h 50mnonstop
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9:00 am - 11:35 amIAH-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
Mon, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 28
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6:30 am - 9:20 amORD-IAH
2h 50mnonstop
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5:15 am - 7:50 amIAH-ORD
2h 35mnonstop
Wed, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 10
American Airlines Logo
2:53 pm - 5:42 pmORD-IAH
2h 49mnonstop
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6:01 am - 8:46 amIAH-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$213American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 20
American Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 9:32 amORD-IAH
2h 37mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:12 am - 1:16 pmIAH-ORD
3h 04mnonstop
$214American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 12 - Sat, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 12:34 pmORD-IAH
2h 54mnonstop
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9:32 pm - 12:15 amIAH-ORD
2h 43mnonstop
$247United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 16
United Airlines Logo
10:35 am - 1:29 pmORD-IAH
2h 54mnonstop
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9:32 pm - 12:15 amIAH-ORD
2h 43mnonstop
$265United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on bag and seat selection, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers extra legroom seats and priority boarding for a small fee.

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches more legroom for a nominal fee.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, avoiding overhead bin space issues.

American Airlines

American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks for a small fee.


American's Wi-Fi offers high-speed access, with free options for T-Mobile customers.

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ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, use the CTA Blue Line train, which runs 24/7 and avoids traffic delays.

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IAH

At IAH, rideshare pickups are at Terminals A, B, and C. Use the subway or skyway from Terminal E to reach them.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to George Bush Intcntl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport cost $106 and was between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $106.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Houston George Bush Airport back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl 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 Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is August, where tickets cost $103 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $287 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $398 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $49 for a one-way ticket and $99 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Houston George Bush Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Houston, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Houston are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $342 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $274 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush 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 Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from Chicago 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 Chicago to Houston George Bush 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 Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush 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 Houston George Bush Airport from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $87 or less one-way and $159 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Frontier, +2 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

 
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8790 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

10.0 ExcellentMariana, May 2025EZE - IAH
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I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

Good crew and safe. However, comfort and being nickeled-and-dimed are my issues. $75 each way for luggage is exhortation. The space to the next seat is so close you cannot open a laptop. The magazine rack doesn’t hold your items. Not a fan.

WiFi could have been a little more consistent - otherwise a phenomenal and positive experience. The 1000 mile giveaway was awesome!!!

Your employees need to learn how to talk to people as creations of Yah. We are not their children nor are we lower than them.

Helpful attendants at check-in is very good. The $70 charge for a checked bags I didn't care for.and the constant charges for picking a seat and faster check-in are too much. Please cut the prices by at least 50% would be fantastic!

The flight was delayed over an hour and we had to sit on the plane. Crew does not apologize due to the delay. Spirit will NEVER do anything to give a customer a better experience. A child next to me was kicking me the whole time. I don't ever enjoy flying with Spirit.

Flight was ok with exception of the multiple delays. As with all Spirit flights, the sights are extremely uncomfortable and lack leg space. However, the price savings is the plus.

Easy! As long as you don’t mind no frills, our flight was enjoyable and on time

Okay for the most part but Good boarding and on time

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Although an hour and a half early was told by staff at check in they had overbooked and could not check us in for the flight.

The crew was delayed because they came on another flight that was delayed due to weather 10pm flight left at 1.30 am The airline made no effort to align alternate crew

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

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