Flight route

IAH to ORD: Distance and Flight Time

The distance from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1,491 km (926 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ORD to IAH).

Distance
1,491 km
Distance (mi)
926 mi
Nautical miles
805 nm
Typical flight time
2h 20m
Direction
northeast
Airlines
4

How far is it from Houston to Chicago?

The great-circle distance between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1,491 km (926 mi, 805 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.

How long is the flight from IAH to ORD?

A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ORD is roughly northeast of IAH.

Airlines flying IAH to ORD

4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset. Codes and carriers:

Frequently asked questions

How far is Houston from Chicago?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are 1,491 km (926 mi, 805 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.

How long is the flight from IAH to ORD?

A typical nonstop flight between IAH and ORD takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.

What direction is ORD from IAH?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) lies roughly northeast of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

Which airlines fly IAH to ORD?

4 airlines appear on the IAH-ORD route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines.

Related routes

Other routes from Houston (IAH):

Other routes from Chicago (ORD):

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