Chicago (KMDW) → Houston (KHOU)
Compare jet card & charter options →The Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport route covers 815.2 nautical miles, or 938.1 statute miles, connecting Chicago and Houston. This distance represents a mid-range domestic flight suitable for regional business travel and leisure trips between the two metropolitan areas.
All jet categories from Very Light Jet through Ultra-Long-Range Jet are suitable for this route. Flight times vary by aircraft: Very Light Jets require approximately 2 hours 33 minutes, while Light Jets complete the journey in 2 hours 20 minutes. Midsize Jets arrive in 2 hours 13 minutes, Super-Midsize Jets in 2 hours 4 minutes, Heavy Jets in 2 hours 2 minutes, and Ultra-Long-Range Jets in 1 hour 59 minutes.
Clients booking this route should note that Hobby Airport, while centrally located to Houston's downtown area, has different operational hours and handling facilities than Houston's Intercontinental. Confirming specific aircraft requirements and ground services in advance ensures smooth coordination for your departure and arrival.
Estimated flight time by aircraft
| Aircraft category | Est. block time |
|---|---|
| Very Light Jet | 2h 33m |
| Light Jet | 2h 20m |
| Midsize Jet | 2h 13m |
| Super-Midsize Jet | 2h 04m |
| Heavy Jet | 2h 02m |
| Ultra-Long-Range Jet | 1h 59m |
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