The average bus between Chicago and Houston Airport (IAH) takes 28h 12m and the fastest bus takes 27h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Houston Airport (IAH). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Houston Airport (IAH). The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:45 PM which arrives into Houston Airport (IAH) at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Memphis Bus Station and take an average of 28h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Houston Airport (IAH). However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Houston Airport (IAH) station via Memphis Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
Chicago to Houston Airport (IAH) bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Houston Airport (IAH) bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Downtown Houston station.
The distance between Chicago and Houston Airport (IAH) is 1,491.7 km. The road distance is 2,161 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bush IAH Terminal C via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, and Travis St @ Jefferson St in around 25h 14m.