There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Crete by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.train
6h 17m$121–491Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Longview to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Texas Eagle
25h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus Houston
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
26h 27m$291–327Drive 1,045.5 mi
- Drive from Houston to Cretecar 1,045.5 mi
17h 40m$191–276Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAH - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train
7h 13m$163–364Bus via New South Memphis
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2211
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
28h$231–360Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain Sunset Limited
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans
29h 10m$728–1,142
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Crete is to fly and train which costs $160 - $370 and takes 7h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Crete is to fly and train which takes 6h 17m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Crete. However, there are services departing from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St and arriving at Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2 via Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th Street & Cottage Grove and 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Crete. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at Homewood via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.
The distance between Houston and Crete is 998 miles. The road distance is 1051.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Crete without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 39m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Houston to Crete, including transfers.
Houston to Crete bus services, operated by RedCoach, depart from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St station.
Houston to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Crete is to bus which takes 26h 27m and costs $290 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,200 and takes 29h 10m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Crete, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Crete via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, State & 95th Street, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 2 in around 26h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Crete via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Homewood in around 29h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–240
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $205–215
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $205–215
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Houston to Crete bus services, operated by RedCoach, arrive at Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St station.
Houston to Crete train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Crete is 1052 miles. It takes approximately 17h 40m to drive from Houston to Crete.
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