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Located 1 mile away from the airport are luxurious hotels like the Days Inn & Suites, the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hampton Inn, and Holiday Inn, which provide cozy accommodations. The hotels also offer complimentary shuttles.

O'Hare Airport accommodates the needs of those with special needs and disabilities by providing amenities like elevators, Braille, accessible parking spots at lots B, C, D, F. G, H with ramps and elevators close by, operator-assisted phones in T2, T3, and T5, and mobility assistance.

There is a regular and affordable train service—the Orange Line—that transports travelers from Downtown Chicago to MDW. Orange-Line trains take between 20min and 25min to complete the journey and charge around $2.50.

Midway Airport has only one lounge, the USO lounge in Concourse C, which is open to those actively serving in the military and their families free of charge. The cozy lounge is equipped with gaming stations, a kitchenette with complimentary refreshments, TVs, and reading materials.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago and Houston Hobby Airport.

Flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Houston Hobby (HOU).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $343 round-trip, compared to $400 via a layover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport most commonly pass through:

• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 33% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 34% on the Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $436, a difference of $148. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston Hobby Airport are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston Hobby Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 7:41 am
• Latest: departs at 11:05 pm and lands at 1:41 am.

The flight takes about 2h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 26% above the route average of $345. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport takes 2h 36m, covering 946 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $283 to $1,779. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $148, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is the only airline operating Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 30m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $20 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Alamo
· Hertz
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport range from $274 to $427, with an average of $345 over the past 12 months. Anything below $274 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Chicago to Houston Hobby Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.