There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Houston Station by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MDW - HOU
5h 4m$116–559Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus N2211
25h 33m$187–327Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
25h 33m$261–568Drive 1,073.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Houston Stationcar 1,073.7 mi
18h 7m$196–283Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ORD - IAH
- Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Avebus
6h 31m$136–391Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus El Paso
27h 41m$280–316Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
31h 4m$346–771
Chicago to Houston Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Houston Station is to fly and line 102 bus which costs $130 - $400 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Houston Station is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Houston Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr via Memphis Bus Station, Pierce St @ Smith St and Lockwood Dr @ Lyons Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Houston Station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Houston via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 4m.
The distance between Chicago and Houston Station is 967 miles. The road distance is 1080 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Houston Station without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 25h 33m and costs $180 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Chicago to Houston Station, including transfers.
Chicago to Houston Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Houston Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Houston Station is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 25h 33m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $800 and takes 31h 4m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Houston Station, TX, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Pierce St @ Smith St, Fifth Ward/Denver Harbor Transit Center, and Lockwood Dr @ Lyons Ave in around 25h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Houston Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.
Chicago to Houston Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Houston Station is 1080 miles. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Chicago to Houston Station.
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