There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to University of Houston by plane, train, bus, car, tram, bus (Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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
4h 59m$224–1,107Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus, line 900 tram
cheapest- 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
- Take the tram from Theater District Rusk EB to Uh South University Oaks SBtram
6h 17m$136–331Train, 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 23m$306–627Bus
- 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 27m$220–486Drive 1,076.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of Houstoncar 1,076.9 mi
18h 9m$197–284Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
27h 55m$241–402Train (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
30h 48m$410–856
Chicago to University of Houston by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of Houston is to fly and line 102 bus and line 900 tram which costs $130 - $340 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of Houston is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to University of Houston. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Scott St @ Alabama St via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, N Main St @ Airline Dr and Downtown Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to University of Houston. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Uh South University Oaks SB via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Theater District Rusk EB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and University of Houston is 966 miles. The road distance is 1083.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Houston without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 23m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Chicago to University of Houston, including transfers.
Chicago to University of Houston bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to University of Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Houston is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $490 and takes 27h 27m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $900 and takes 30h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Houston, 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 State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to University of Houston via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, N Main St @ Airline Dr, Pierce St @ Main St, Downtown Transit Center, and Scott St @ Alabama St in around 27h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Little Rock
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
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
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Tram from Theater District Rusk EB to Uh South University Oaks SB
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $170–330
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
Bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Texas Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to University of Houston bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - Austin station.
Chicago to University of Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University of Houston is 1083 miles. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Chicago to University of Houston.
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