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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 12:01 am and lands at 3:02 am
• Latest: departs at 11:50 pm and lands at 2:51 am.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston takes 3h 01m, covering 941 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston range from $171 to $338, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $171 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $251 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $251 round-trip and layover options via Miami (MIA) at $251.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 17%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $204 to $1,857. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $119, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $39:

• Easirent
• ACO Rent A Car
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $313, a difference of $84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h, compared with 6h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 8h 22m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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