Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 2 hours 48 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Chicago and Houston have the same timezone — UTC-5.
Each week, there are 132 flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. To jet off as early as possible, jump on the 05:00 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last flight from ORD to IAH is 22:27 with Spirit Airlines.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between ORD and IAH:
Kansas City International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is R 987. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,248. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ORD to IAH, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ORD to IAH. There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have fallen. We'll let you know when the price changes.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 54 minutes.
After an easy way to start to your travels? Stay near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
If you have a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near IAH:
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport to central Houston is around 20 minutes in a car. It's approximately 27 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 49 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Houston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport for August if you'd like to explore Houston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 40ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ORD to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
More about Houston
Start your Houston trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from ORD to IAH, have a look at our hotel options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park are top sights which should feature on any good Houston itinerary.
Complete your Houston trip with hotels and a car rental
We don't just compare flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Houston stay.
