HoustonChicagoFlight TimeIAH–ORD
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD) takes 2h 8m on average, covering about 1,162 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 2m and the slowest 2h 16m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 8m | 1,162 mi | 2h 2m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IAH to ORD
Our current provider sample includes 16-17/day from IAH to ORD across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for C, A.
- First departure
- 05:04
- Last departure
- 22:08
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 24
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family · Terminal C · Seat map | 05:04 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-16, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IAH to ORD?
The IAH to ORD flight takes 2h 8m on average based on 5 tracked flights.
How far is IAH from ORD?
IAH to ORD is about 1,162 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IAH to ORD?
United Airlines flies the IAH to ORD route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from IAH to ORD?
Aircraft observed on IAH to ORD include Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 9.