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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeMDW - HOU
    5h 12m
    $126–659

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeORD - IAH
    5h 44m
    $60–279

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Marshall StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Marshall Station to HoustonbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    22h 59m

  4. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown HoustonbusFlixBus N2211
    24h 15m
    $151–381

  5. Drive 1,073.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Houstoncar1,073.6 mi
    18h 7m
    $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)planeORD - HOU
    7h 22m
    $106–509

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeMDW - IAH
    5h 45m
    $74–409

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeMKE - IAH
    7h 20m
    $216–513

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - AustinbusChicago
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Tornado Bus Co - Houston Airline DrbusEl Paso
    26h 16m
    $218–484

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger TerminaltrainCity of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to HoustontrainSunset Limited
    30h
    $194–2,614

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Downtown Houston via Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 15m.

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