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How to get fromChicago, IL to Houstonby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    5h 49m
    $186–1,009

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    6h
    $64–259

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    23h 8m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    25h 46m
    $185–375

  5. Drive 1,072.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago, IL to Houstoncar car 1,072.5 mi
    18h 8m
    $196–283

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ORD - HOU
    7h 31m
    $136–709

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MKE - IAH
    7h 30m
    $236–720

  8. Train, bus via Longview

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    25h 38m
    $146–307

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    30h 9m
    $181–929

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago, IL to Downtown Houston via Halsted & Harrison, Halsted Orange Line Station, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 25h 46m.

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