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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights and Buses to Chicago from Houston. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 7 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
21h 10m
£69
£103
66
Flight
2h 39m
£54
£84
51

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Houston?

You can reach Chicago with just £54 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
Thursday
from £58
Friday
from £69
Saturday
from £59
Sunday
from £79
Monday
Tuesday
from £54

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 40m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 14m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 4m
    0
    16:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 53m
    0
    07:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:38
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 18m
    0
    07:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    21:03
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 14m
    0
    06:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    31h 40m
    0
    08:15
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £96
  • Greyhound US
    34h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    31h 0m
    0
    08:55
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    43h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    41h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    23:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £98

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    27h 30m
    0
    01:50
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £69
  • Valley Transit
    41h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    23:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Valley Transit
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    41h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    23:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    43h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £73
  • Tornado Bus Company
    21h 10m
    0
    13:30
    Houston
    Lockwood
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £191

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Spirit Airlines
    7h 12m
    0
    16:35
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:47
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 39m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:44
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £67
  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 29m
    0
    06:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:44
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Spirit Airlines
    19h 30m
    0
    16:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £82
  • Frontier Airlines
    24h 27m
    0
    10:30
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    10:57
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £84
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 34m
    0
    20:18
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:52
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £106
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    34h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    43h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £83
  • Valley Transit
    39h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Valley Transit
    Economy
    £83
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £83
  • Tornado Bus Company
    21h 10m
    0
    13:30
    Houston
    Lockwood
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £194

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    20:36
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:29
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £79
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 14m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £82
  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 14m
    0
    06:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £83
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 53m
    0
    07:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:38
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £85
  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 39m
    0
    11:38
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    14:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £93
  • Frontier Airlines
    28h 50m
    0
    16:52
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    21:42
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    26h 20m
    0
    01:50
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound US
    30h 0m
    0
    14:10
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    20:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    37h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    20:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    13:50
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    22:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    42h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £114

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 39m
    0
    11:38
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    14:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £54
  • Spirit Airlines
    26h 52m
    0
    16:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:07
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 52m
    0
    06:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:07
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Frontier Airlines
    25h 0m
    0
    18:07
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:07
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 28m
    0
    12:16
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    21:44
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 57m
    0
    06:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    17:12
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68

What are the fastest trips from Houston to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Houston in just 2h 39m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
Thursday
from 2h 47m
Friday
from 21h 10m
Saturday
from 2h 47m
Sunday
from 2h 39m
Monday
Tuesday
from 2h 39m

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    2h 47m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    07:47
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £157
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    06:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £80
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 4m
    0
    16:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 40m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 32m
    0
    06:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    13:37
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £67
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 53m
    0
    07:45
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:38
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    31h 0m
    0
    08:55
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • Greyhound US
    31h 40m
    0
    08:15
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £96
  • Greyhound US
    34h 25m
    0
    18:55
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    41h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    23:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £98
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    43h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £97

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    21h 10m
    0
    13:30
    Houston
    Lockwood
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £191
  • Greyhound US
    27h 30m
    0
    01:50
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £69
  • Valley Transit
    41h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    23:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Valley Transit
    Economy
    £70
  • FlixBus
    41h 0m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    23:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    43h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £73

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    2h 47m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    07:47
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £117
  • Spirit Airlines
    7h 12m
    0
    16:35
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:47
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £59
  • Frontier Airlines
    16h 29m
    0
    06:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:44
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 39m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:44
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £67
  • Spirit Airlines
    19h 30m
    0
    16:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £82
  • Spirit Airlines
    23h 17m
    0
    20:35
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:52
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £122
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Tornado Bus Company
    21h 10m
    0
    13:30
    Houston
    Lockwood
    10:40
    Chicago
    California & 35th Street Coach Stop
    0
    Tornado Bus Company
    Basic
    £194
  • FlixBus
    32h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £83
  • Greyhound US
    34h 20m
    0
    19:00
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £82
  • Valley Transit
    39h 15m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    21:50
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Valley Transit
    Economy
    £83
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    43h 50m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £83

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 39m
    0
    11:38
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    14:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £93
  • United Airlines
    2h 47m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    07:47
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £133
  • Frontier Airlines
    2h 53m
    0
    20:36
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    23:29
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £79
  • Frontier Airlines
    5h 40m
    0
    06:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £113
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 4m
    0
    16:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £163
  • Spirit Airlines
    6h 40m
    0
    05:05
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £103
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    26h 20m
    0
    01:50
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound US
    30h 0m
    0
    14:10
    Houston
    Harrisburg Blvd Station
    20:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    13:50
    Houston
    Uptown/Upper Kirby
    22:05
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • FlixBus
    37h 35m
    0
    06:35
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    20:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £114
  • Greyhound Lines Mexico
    42h 40m
    0
    09:30
    Houston
    SW Agencia Autobuses
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Economy
    £114

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    2h 39m
    0
    11:38
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    14:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £54
  • United Airlines
    2h 47m
    0
    05:00
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    07:47
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £119
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 28m
    0
    12:16
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    21:44
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 57m
    0
    06:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    17:12
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 52m
    0
    06:15
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    19:07
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Frontier Airlines
    17h 7m
    0
    18:07
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport
    11:14
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Houston to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in Houston and Chicago?

In Houston, you will usually depart from Hillcroft METRO Park and Ride Coach Station, Lockwood or Main St & Airline Dr, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Downtown Coach Station or 95th Red Line Station, 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 Chicago from Houston? With 11 connections between 7 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 Houston and Chicago, you can pay as low as £54 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 Chicago in just 2h 39m.

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 Houston and Chicago are Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Greyhound US, 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 Houston and Chicago 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 West University Place, TX or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from William P. Hobby Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway 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 Houston to Chicago?

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

Bus companies: Greyhound US, FlixBus, Greyhound Lines Mexico and 2 more.

Airlines: Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Houston to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from Houston?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Chicago from Houston.

How far is Chicago from Houston?

The distance between Houston and Chicago is 1,516.4 km.

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

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 Houston to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just £54 by taking a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

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

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 Chicago in just 2h 39m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to Houston and to Chicago

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

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