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$63 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Houston George Bush Airport

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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

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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2:46 pm - 5:47 pm
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IAH
3h 01mnonstop
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6:42 pm - 9:34 pm
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2h 52mnonstop
$114Frontier
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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2:46 pm - 5:47 pm
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3h 01mnonstop
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6:42 pm - 9:34 pm
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2h 52mnonstop
$117Frontier
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 12
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5:46 pm - 9:03 pm
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3h 17mnonstop
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9:58 pm - 12:49 am
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$119Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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5:46 pm - 9:03 pm
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9:58 pm - 12:49 am
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$120Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 15
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3h 17mnonstop
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9:58 pm - 12:49 am
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2h 51mnonstop
$125Frontier
Thu, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 2
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9:58 pm - 12:49 am
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$127Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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9:52 pm - 12:42 am
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$128Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
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3h 28mnonstop
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$129Frontier
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport departing in October.

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport costs $136 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) were, on average, 34% cheaper than other Chicago-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH).

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, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday 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 $28 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $807 and $637 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $338, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$63
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $63 for a one-way ticket and $119 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?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Houston George Bush Airport, with SkyTeam 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 $372 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 $275 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 $99 or less one-way and $264 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl.
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Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,United Airlines

American Airlines,Frontier, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to George Bush Intcntl

 
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9780 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
GSP - IAH
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Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

The flight had a delay but I made it to my connection. Flight was smooth overall

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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