Fort Bliss/El Paso to Chicago (BIF–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
IND Indianapolis ~5h 20m → AAACAS Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago flights
DTW Detroit ~5h 59m → AAACAM Detroit (DTW) to Chicago flights
SDF Louisville ~6h 1m BBQ → AAACAS Louisville (SDF) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston ~6h 10m → AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h DL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
BWI Baltimore ~7h 13m → AAASCX Baltimore (BWI) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland ~8h 56m → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Bliss/El Paso to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BIF and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore BIF Routes ORD Routes BIF Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Fort Bliss/El Paso flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIF to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IND ~5h 20m DTW ~5h 59m SDF ~6h 1m IAH ~6h 10m ATL ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BIF → ORD
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
ORD → BIF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fort Bliss/El Paso

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BIF→ORD ELP→ORD ROW→ORD
Distance from BIF – 3 mi 147 mi
Nonstop airlines – 7 2
Weekly flights – 42 1
El Paso (ELP) to Chicago flights · Roswell (ROW) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIF with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
BIF: MDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Bliss/El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BIF–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Bliss/El Paso to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIF
Full nameBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
IATA / ICAOBIF / KBIF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,946 ft / 1,203 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIF to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
Yes, return flights from ORD to BIF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ELP and ROW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include El Paso (ELP) and Roswell (ROW).