Houston (IAH) to Chicago (MDW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 918
miles
1,478
kilometers
798
nautical miles

🕐 2h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (25°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
918 1,469
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
918 1,469
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
918 1,377
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
918 1,377
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
918 1,836
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
918 1,377
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Houston and Chicago follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to MDW route connects Houston, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 918 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 25° from Houston.

🛫 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 918 miles (1,478 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to MDW typically take around 2h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 918 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.