Houston to Joliet flights
Joliet lies 1,463 km (909 mi) north-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Houston | Joliet | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 147,861 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | HOU, 16 km out | MDW, 40 km out |
| Postal codes | 77001–77299 | 60431–60436 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Houston
Houston is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,602 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH, 25 km).
Arriving in Joliet
Joliet is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 53 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 57 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 40 km (25 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 57 km (35 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Joliet from Houston?
1,463 km (909 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston.
How long does it take to get from Houston to Joliet by air?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and Joliet?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Houston to Joliet flights?
Typically William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW); Joliet also has ORD, GYY.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.