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$79+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Hobby (HOU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — HOU
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Hobby

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Hobby flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$79
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$191

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/85:15 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Tue 10/143:40 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/18$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/207:20 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Sun 9/2110:05 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/209:30 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Wed 10/226:50 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/249:30 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/277:30 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:34 pmMLI - HOU
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/59:07 amHOU - MLI
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/109:30 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Wed 10/157:05 pmHOU - MDW
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/95:30 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Sun 10/1210:10 pmHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:40 pmORD - HOU
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Wed 9/249:25 amHOU - ORD
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/134:30 pmMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Sun 9/148:35 amHOU - MDW
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:10 amMDW - HOU
Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest
Sat 9/139:40 amHOU - MDW
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:54 amMLI - HOU
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:00 amHOU - MLI
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:15 amORD - HOU
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/138:45 amHOU - ORD
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$227

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Hobby that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

6:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/28

3:40 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/20

7:40 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/23

6:35 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/12

7:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/15

10:35 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/30

6:25 am-8:55 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/8

9:15 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/8

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/14

3:40 pm-6:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/18

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/8

8:50 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/11

8:05 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/20

4:30 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/24

8:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

ChicagoHouston

MDW - HOU

MDWHOU

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/23

9:10 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/27

8:20 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$157

MolineHouston

MLI - HOU

MLIHOU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/28

5:34 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Wed 11/5

9:07 am-3:02 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$203

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Hobby

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 IL to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport can take about 2h 35m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $157. There are 938 mi between Illinois and Houston Hobby Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Houston Hobby, Chicago Midway - Houston Hobby and Lambert-St Louis - Houston Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Hobby that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Hobby flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Hobby?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Hobby?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Hobby by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Illinois to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Illinois to Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Hobby. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$77Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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