Cheap Flights from Chicago to Houston
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–26,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
ORD - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - HOU
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-07
ORD - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-06
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 26,000 Pts + $5.6
Chicago to Houston flight facts
Distance
939 mi
1,511 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Houston is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Chicago - College Station · College Station is 92 mi from Houston
Flights Chicago - Austin · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Flights Chicago - Waco · Waco is 179 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
ORD - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-28
ORD - HOU
Business | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 26,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - HOU
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 37,400 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Houston.
Chicago and Houston are about 939 miles (1,511 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 939-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Houston: William P Hobby (HOU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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