Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago and Houston share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Each week, there are 132 O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, take the 05:10 Spirit Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 21:59 with Spirit Airlines.
To ensure you get on your ORD to IAH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Houston (and then other destinations in United States) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With 79.75% of services arriving as scheduled, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to IAH flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and IAH include:
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Right now, 34 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 69 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to IAH.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ORD to IAH is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Book a hotel close to IAH if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and chase adventure across Houston and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks in advance.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
July is the busiest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Houston in February.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to IAH in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
If you're eager to discover another side of United States, head for Dallas, roughly 370 kilometres north of Houston. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are highlights.
