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What is the best way to travel from Chicago to Houston?

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
23h 10m
$101
$142
53
Flight
2h 53m
$74
$176
119

What is the cheapest way to reach Houston from Chicago?

You can get to Houston with just $74 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $117
Sunday
from $112
Monday
from $76
Tuesday
from $121
Wednesday
from $74
Thursday
from $99
Friday
from $119

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    12:09 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $117
  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:21 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:14 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $117
  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 16m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    8:36 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $126
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 57m
    0
    7:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    5:21 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Volaris
    14h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    2:10 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $589
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    28h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $140
  • FlixBus
    26h 55m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $141
  • FlixBus
    30h 20m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $141
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $141
  • Greyhound US
    30h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    4:20 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $141

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 16m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    8:27 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $112
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 7m
    0
    10:12 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:19 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 54m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:49 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $160
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    4:51 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:49 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $179
  • United Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    12:09 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $187

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 6m
    0
    3:16 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    6:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $76
  • United Airlines
    3h 2m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    9:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:21 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:14 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $102
  • American Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    8:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $290
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 57m
    0
    7:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    5:21 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $309
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    26h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    42h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    3:45 AM
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • Greyhound US
    31h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:05 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $255

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • FlixBus
    28h 5m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:30 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • Greyhound US
    25h 0m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $255

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:33 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:26 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $74
  • United Airlines
    3h 3m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    10:38 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $95
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 22m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    4:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $102
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    3:47 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $190
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    3:47 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $210
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    37h 35m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:00 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109
  • FlixBus
    44h 35m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    8:25 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:00 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $134
  • Greyhound US
    31h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:05 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $134
  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $255

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:21 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:14 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 34m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    4:39 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $118
  • United Airlines
    3h 3m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:13 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $161
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $101
  • FlixBus
    46h 0m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    3:45 AM
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • Greyhound US
    32h 0m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • Greyhound US
    25h 0m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $108
  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $262

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 6m
    0
    10:36 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    9:42 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    4:51 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:49 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $149
  • United Airlines
    3h 2m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    8:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $277

What are the fastest trips from Chicago to Houston?

You can get to Houston from Chicago in just 2h 53m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 2h 53m
Sunday
from 2h 54m
Monday
from 2h 53m
Tuesday
from 23h 10m
Wednesday
from 2h 53m
Thursday
from 2h 53m
Friday
from 3h 2m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:21 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:14 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $117
  • United Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    12:09 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $117
  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 16m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    8:36 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $126
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 57m
    0
    7:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    5:21 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $415
  • Volaris
    14h 11m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    2:10 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $589
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    26h 55m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $141
  • FlixBus
    28h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    1:45 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $140
  • FlixBus
    30h 20m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $141
  • Greyhound US
    30h 20m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    4:20 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $141
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $141

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    9:15 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    12:09 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $187
  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 16m
    0
    5:11 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    8:27 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $112
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    4:51 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:49 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $179
  • Spirit Airlines
    12h 54m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:49 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $160
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 7m
    0
    10:12 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:19 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $119

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:21 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:14 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $102
  • American Airlines
    2h 54m
    0
    8:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:53 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $290
  • United Airlines
    3h 2m
    0
    6:20 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    9:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $89
  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 6m
    0
    3:16 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    6:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $76
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 57m
    0
    7:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    5:21 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $309
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $255
  • FlixBus
    26h 15m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    12:00 PM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102
  • Greyhound US
    30h 45m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Houston
    Downtown Houston
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • Greyhound US
    31h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:05 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $103
  • FlixBus
    42h 0m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    3:45 AM
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $255
  • Greyhound US
    25h 0m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • FlixBus
    28h 5m
    0
    7:25 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    11:30 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $122
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $121
  • Greyhound US
    35h 45m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:33 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:26 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $74
  • United Airlines
    3h 3m
    0
    7:35 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    10:38 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $95
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    3:47 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $190
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    3:47 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from $210
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 22m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    4:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $102
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $255
  • Greyhound US
    31h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    5:05 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $134
  • Greyhound US
    36h 50m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    7:00 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $134
  • FlixBus
    37h 35m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    7:00 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109
  • FlixBus
    44h 35m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    8:25 PM
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $109

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    3:21 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    6:14 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • United Airlines
    3h 3m
    0
    8:10 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:13 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $161
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 34m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    4:39 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $118
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    23h 10m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Bus Stop
    12:40 PM
    Houston
    Lockwood
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    $262
  • Greyhound US
    25h 0m
    0
    10:30 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    11:30 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $108
  • FlixBus
    29h 40m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    10:50 PM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $101
  • Greyhound US
    32h 0m
    0
    11:10 PM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    7:10 AM
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $107
  • FlixBus
    46h 0m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    3:45 AM
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $102

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    3h 2m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    8:22 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $277
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 58m
    0
    4:51 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    11:49 PM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from $149
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 6m
    0
    10:36 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    9:42 AM
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chicago to Houston

What are the most popular stations in Chicago and Houston?

In Chicago, you will usually depart from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, while in Houston you will be arriving at Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Bus Station, Lockwood or Main St & Airline Dr, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Houston from Chicago? With 7 connections between 3 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chicago and Houston, you can pay as low as $74 with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Houston in just 2h 53m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chicago and Houston are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chicago and Houston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cicero, IL or to West University Place, TX, and look at flights from Chicago Midway Airport, and landing at William P. Hobby Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chicago to Houston?

The most popular companies between Chicago and Houston, are FlixBus, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Chicago to Houston

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chicago to Houston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chicago to Houston

How can I reach Houston from Chicago?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Houston from Chicago.

How far is Houston from Chicago?

The distance between Chicago and Houston is 942.5 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chicago and Houston?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 41 kgs of CO2, a train 53 kgs, a car 258 kgs, and a flight 373 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chicago to Houston?

You can get to Houston with just $74 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Houston?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Houston in just 2h 53m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to Chicago and to Houston

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chicago and to Houston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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