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Cheapest round-trip
$170
Typical prices: $108-$287
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Tue 9/22Wed 9/23
IAH - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$171
Typical prices: $182-$372
Frontier
Thu 8/13Thu 8/20
IAH - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chicago (IAH-CHI)

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

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23
Frontier Logo
11:25 am - 2:17 pm
IAH
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ORD
2h 52mnonstop
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7:28 pm - 7:17 am
ORD
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IAH
11h 49m
1 stop
$170Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
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11:25 am - 2:17 pm
IAH
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ORD
2h 52mnonstop
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7:28 pm - 7:17 am
ORD
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IAH
11h 49m
1 stop
$170Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 22
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8:25 am - 11:20 am
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ORD
2h 55mnonstop
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7:52 pm - 10:44 pm
ORD
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IAH
2h 52mnonstop
$183United Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:05 am - 9:05 am
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ORD
3h 00mnonstop
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6:53 am - 9:40 am
ORD
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IAH
2h 47mnonstop
$183American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:07 am - 9:05 am
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ORD
2h 58mnonstop
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9:15 pm - 11:58 pm
ORD
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IAH
2h 43mnonstop
$183American Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 14
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6:15 am - 9:09 am
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ORD
2h 54mnonstop
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9:35 pm - 12:27 am
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IAH
2h 52mnonstop
$203United Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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4:58 pm - 11:59 pm
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ORD
7h 01m
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5:10 pm - 10:05 pm
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IAH
4h 55m
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$203Delta
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16
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3:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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ORD
5h 10m
1 stop
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11:17 am - 7:33 pm
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IAH
8h 16m
2 stops
$208Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
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8:25 pm - 8:52 am
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12h 27m
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3:53 pm - 12:43 am
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32h 50m
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$220Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4
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8:25 am - 8:40 am
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24h 15m
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10:08 am - 11:23 am
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25h 15m
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$224Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for George Bush Intcntl to Chicago flights

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

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport usually cost between $140 and $289 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $170 on Frontier (Sep 16-Sep 23).

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

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago costs $173 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 14% cheaper than other Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago, 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 George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $365 and $355 respectively.

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

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 $247 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago, 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from George Bush Intcntl to Chicago

 
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
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When to book flights from George Bush Intcntl to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from George Bush Intcntl to Chicago 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 Houston George Bush Airport to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago was $88 for a one-way ticket and $170 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston George Bush Airport to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Houston George Bush Intcntl. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    American Airlines, JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston George Bush Airport to Chicago flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $397 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 $290 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 George Bush Airport to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Houston George Bush Airport 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 George Bush Airport to Chicago?

    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 with an airline and back to Houston George Bush Airport with another airline.

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

    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 from Houston George Bush Airport 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 Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $166 or less one-way and $281 or less round-trip.

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

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

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago

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

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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Chicago to Houston George Bush Intcntl

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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