O'Hare Intl

$65+ Cheap flights from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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IAH — ORD
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from George Bush Intcntl (IAH) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$281

Good round-trip deal

$200 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
From Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Tue 8/195:02 pmIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/268:47 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/24$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:05 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/238:56 pmORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$119
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1410:05 amIAH - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mFrontier
Sun 8/176:30 amORD - IAH
Nonstop2h 50mFrontier
Deal found 7/22$120

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/19

5:02 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

8:47 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$116

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 8/18

5:02 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

12:47 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$119

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 8/15

10:05 am-12:49 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

6:30 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

$122

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/28

4:22 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$65

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 8/14

6:40 am-4:26 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$66

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 8/13

8:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$75

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/1

6:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$79

HoustonChicago

IAH - ORD

IAHORD

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 8/23

6:30 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$114

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer wider seats and more legroom.


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Early check-in helps secure your spot on overbooked Frontier flights.

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IAH

Check the IAH website for current security wait times to ensure a smooth departure experience.

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ORD

For a quick city transfer, take the “L” train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAH to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

When flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 75% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from George Bush Intcntl to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 25, 2025.

The most flights from IAH to ORD are scheduled on a Thursday (68 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 25, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $116, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $120. Spirit Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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    $65 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $66 and $79, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$68Average$168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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