Distance from Chicago to Houston (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Houston, Texas is 1,510 kilometers (938 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Houston is situated in the southern region, highlighting the geographical diversity between the two major cities. The straight-line distance between them is 1,510 kilometers, heading southwest.

Chicago is situated at an altitude of 180 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Houston travels southward through Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas, primarily via I-55 and I-40, before reaching Texas and continuing on I-45 to Houston.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Gateway Arch, Ozark National Forest, Sam Houston National Forest.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Houston crosses diverse landscapes, from the urban Midwest to the southern plains, passing notable landmarks like the Gateway Arch and Ozark National Forest.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or fall for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists, or in winter for cultural events in Houston.

Climate

Houston's climate is warmer and more humid than Chicago's, with mild winters and hot summers, contrasting with Chicago's colder winters.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Chicago, providing good options for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 16-18 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

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