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How to Travel from

Houston to Chicago

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$535.02
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$382.16
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.87–$611.45
Plane from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$611.45

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$420.37
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20

GoJet Airlines

Website:
gojetairlines.com/
Plane from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.28–$331.20

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Longview to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73
Train from Houston to New
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.86–$165.60
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.54–$331.20
Bus from Houston to Longview
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
16h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.08–$509.54

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$89.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Chicago is to fly which costs $59.78 - $336.96 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Houston to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Houston and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Dallas, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Houston and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Houston to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Chicago Union Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

How far is it from Houston to Chicago?

The distance between Houston and Chicago is 1544 km. The road distance is 1769.8 km.

How do I travel from Houston to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 22m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

How long does it take to get from Houston to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Houston to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houston to Chicago bus from?

Houston to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.

Where do I catch the Houston to Chicago train from?

Houston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.

Train, bus or fly from Houston to Chicago?

The best way to get from Houston to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $119.57 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $184.78 - $521.74 and takes 23h 22m, you could also train, which costs $119.57 - $423.91 and takes 30h.

Where does the Houston to Chicago bus arrive?

Houston to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.

Where does the Houston to Chicago train arrive?

Houston to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.

Can I drive from Houston to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Chicago is 1770 km. It takes approximately 18h 48m to drive from Houston to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Houston to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

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