Distance from Houston to Chicago (United States)

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

Houston, Texas, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Houston is located in the southern United States while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, both being major urban centers with significant cultural and economic importance. The straight-line distance between them is 1,510 kilometers, heading northeast.

Houston is at 30 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Houston to Chicago covers approximately 1730 kilometers, primarily via I-45 N and I-55 N, passing through major regions like Dallas and St. Louis, offering a diverse landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Dallas, St. Louis, Gateway Arch, Mississippi River.

Travel information

Summary

Travel from Houston to Chicago crosses diverse landscapes, including the plains of Texas and the Mississippi River, with notable landmarks like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, when tourism is moderate and weather is mild, or winter for holiday events and attractions in Chicago.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Houston, which has a warmer climate year-round.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Houston's, providing ease 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
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)
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)

Other distances from Houston

Distance 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

Other distances from Chicago

Distances 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

Cities within similar distances

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