Distance from Houston to Chicago by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to Chicago (IL) is 937 miles or 1508 kilometers or 814 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to Chicago is 1067 miles (1718 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 130 miles or 210 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and Chicago is 937 miles or 1508 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to Chicago, is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

What is the average flight time from Houston to Chicago?

Flight time from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL is 2 hours 9 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to Chicago Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and Chicago, IL
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to Chicago, IL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is 1067 miles or 1718 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL is 1067 miles or 1718 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to Chicago, Illinois is approximately 1067 miles (1718 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 19 to 20 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL?
The total driving time is 19 hours, 39 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to Chicago take?
Houston and Chicago are 19 hours 39 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and Chicago

Time difference between Houston (TX) and Chicago (IL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in Chicago
2024-12-25, 02:10:11 CST2024-12-25, 02:10:11 CST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and Chicago Illinois, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and Chicago, IL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1067 mi 1718 km 926.58 nmi
Straight line distance 937 mi 1508 km 814 nmi
Difference 130 mi 210 km 112 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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Chicago Details

Chicago is located in Illinois, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 50' 15.2'' Longitude: W 87° 40' 54.6''
Latitude41.83755
Longitude-87.68184
StateIllinois
Nearest airports to Chicago

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and Chicago, IL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 35 hours 47 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 26 hours 50 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 23 hours 51 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 21 hours 28 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 19 hours 31 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 17 hours 53 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 16 hours 31 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 20 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 19 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 25 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 12 hours 37 minutes