There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Gurnee by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
7h 21m$119–616Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
26h 34m$281–366Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
28h 1m$288–599Drive 1,105.6 mi
- Drive from Houston to Gurneecar 1,105.6 mi
19h$202–292Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAH - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
8h 5m$141–399Fly William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane HOU - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
9h 38m$192–923Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane IAH - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus
8h 54m$454–1,026Bus, train via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
28h 32m$199–357Train
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
32h 49m$345–774
Houston to Gurnee by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Gurnee is to fly and train which costs $140 - $400 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Gurnee is to fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Dallas Jefferson, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Waukegan via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 49m.
The distance between Houston and Gurnee is 1006 miles. The road distance is 1112.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Gurnee without a car is to bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $280 - $370.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Houston to Gurnee, including transfers.
Houston to Gurnee bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Houston to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Gurnee is to bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $280 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 32h 49m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 26h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 32h 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–3
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- RedCoach
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Gurnee bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
Houston to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Gurnee is 1112 miles. It takes approximately 19h to drive from Houston to Gurnee.
There are 186+ hotels available in Gurnee.






