Use the Orange Line train for a quick, cost-effective way to reach MDW. It connects directly to the airport and operates almost 24 hours.

Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $59 (Southwest) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $237 |
Good round-trip deal | $259 or less |
Good one-way deal | $193 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Wed 1/14
6:15 am-9:15 am
Nonstop3h 00m
Houston Hobby
Wed 1/14
1:35 pm-6:50 pm
1 stop5h 15m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Thu 11/27
5:34 pm-11:07 pm
1 stop5h 33m
Houston Hobby
Tue 12/2
6:47 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop5h 00m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Fri 12/5
8:35 pm-11:20 pm
Nonstop2h 45m
Houston Hobby
Sun 12/7
7:10 am-12:45 pm
1 stop5h 35m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Thu 11/27
6:00 am-1:28 pm
1 stop7h 28m
Houston Hobby
Thu 12/4
6:47 pm-11:47 pm
1 stop5h 00m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Fri 12/5
6:00 am-1:28 pm
1 stop7h 28m
Houston Hobby
Sun 12/7
6:00 am-11:55 am
1 stop5h 55m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Fri 1/16
5:55 am-8:50 am
Nonstop2h 55m
Houston Hobby
Sat 1/24
11:25 am-1:50 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Wed 12/31
8:35 pm-11:20 pm
Nonstop2h 45m
Houston Hobby
Thu 1/1
6:35 am-9:00 am
Nonstop2h 25m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Tue 11/18
5:34 pm-11:07 pm
1 stop5h 33m
Houston Hobby
Wed 11/19
10:40 am-4:39 pm
1 stop5h 59m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Sat 11/15
6:00 am-1:28 pm
1 stop7h 28m
Houston Hobby
Mon 11/17
6:48 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop4h 52m
ChicagoHouston
MDW - HOU
MDWHOU
Chicago Midway
Wed 11/12
5:15 pm-8:00 pm
Nonstop2h 45m
Houston Hobby
Thu 11/13
2:10 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop4h 20m
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $81). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $205). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago Midway Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 16% of weekly flights between Chicago and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$91 | Average$192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$116 | Average$195 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$333 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |