Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 926
miles
1,491
kilometers
805
nautical miles

🕐 2h 16m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (25°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
926 1,482
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
926 1,482
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
926 1,389
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
926 1,389
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
926 1,852
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
926 1,389
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 ORD route connects Houston, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 926 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 ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 926 miles (1,491 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IAH to ORD typically take around 2h 16m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 926 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.