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Trip Overview

The average bus between Houston Airport (IAH) and Chicago takes 26h 51m and the fastest bus takes 26h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Houston Airport (IAH) to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 51m
Duration
1,251 mi
Distance
$295
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Houston Airport (IAH) to Chicago bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Houston Airport (IAH) and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Houston Airport (IAH) is at 8:07 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Pierce St @ Travis St and take an average of 26h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyRedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)26h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyRedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)26h 51m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyRedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)26h 45m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyRedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)26h 44m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyRedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)26h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Metropolitan Transit Harris CountyRedCoachDallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)Tornado Bus CompanyChicago Transit (CTA)Chicago Transit (CTA)26h 54m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Houston Airport (IAH) to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,251.3 mi
  • Duration: 26h 51m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to Dearborn & Harrison via Pierce St @ Travis St, Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 26h.

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