There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Houston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 34m$205–303Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Houstoncar
5h 22m$54–301Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
7h 31m$111–169Drive 301.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Houstoncar 301.5 mi
5h 3m$55–80Fly to La Crosse
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 39m$92–335
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Houston is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Houston is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $90 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Houston. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at La Crosse via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Houston station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Chicago and Houston is 304 miles. The road distance is 303.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Houston without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $200 - $310.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Chicago to Houston, including transfers.
Chicago to Houston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Chicago to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Houston is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $200 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $340 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Houston, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Houston via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and La Crosse in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Houston bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Chicago to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Houston is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Chicago to Houston.
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