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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Houston by plane, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MAA - IAH
    27h 24m
    $602–1,404

  2. Fly Chennai International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MAA - HOU
    28h 38m
    $502–1,302

  3. Fly Chennai International Airport to College Station, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to College Station (CLL)plane plane MAA - CLL
    2. Take the bus from Bryan Midtown Terminal to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 21m
    $537–1,350

  4. Fly Chennai International Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane MAA - BPT
    2. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    31h 37m
    $577–1,447

  5. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BLR - IAH
    31h 47m
    $505–1,326

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane TIR - IAH
    33h 28m
    $705–2,020

  7. Fly Chennai International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram, bus

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane MAA - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    32h 18m
    $722–1,542

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration25h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,484.3 mi
  • Duration: 27h 24m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Houston, TX, USA?

Lufthansa, British Airways, and United Airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) twice daily.

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