There are 7 ways to get from Houston to University of Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, 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
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
4h 54m$134–654Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus FlixBus 2240 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
25h 18m$197–362Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
26h 15m$345–702Drive 1,066.4 mi
- Drive from Houston to University of Chicagocar 1,066.4 mi
18h 2m$195–282Line 102 bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAH - ORD
6h 9m$138–334Bus, train via Houston Bus Station
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1152
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
28h 13m$307–668Train (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
30h 6m$410–844
Houston to University of Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to University of Chicago is to line 102 bus and fly which costs $130 - $340 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Cottage Grove & 58th Street via Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th Street & Cottage Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to University of Chicago. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at 59th St. via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Homewood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.
The distance between Houston and University of Chicago is 976 miles. The road distance is 1072.7 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to University of Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 25h 18m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Houston to University of Chicago, including transfers.
Houston to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to University of Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $370 and takes 25h 18m, you could also train, which costs $410 - $850 and takes 30h 6m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to University of Chicago via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Cottage Grove & Woodland Park, 35th Street & Cottage Grove, and Cottage Grove & 58th Street in around 25h 18m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
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
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Travis St @ Texas Ave to Bush IAH Terminal C
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to University of Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Houston to University of Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to University of Chicago is 1073 miles. It takes approximately 18h 2m to drive from Houston to University of Chicago.
There are 1082+ hotels available in University of Chicago.











