El Paso to Chicago (ELP–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ELP Airport Page →
1,235 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 40m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN2592
WN Southwest
73H
7:20 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
CDT
2h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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WN644
WN Southwest
737
10:00 AM
MDT
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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✓
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WN1813
WN Southwest
B38M
10:20 AM
MDT
1:58 PM
CDT
2h 38m
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M T W T F S S
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WN692
WN Southwest
7S7
10:25 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
MDT
3h
44%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2621
WN Southwest
B38M
10:30 AM
CDT
12:30 PM
MDT
3h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2774
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
MDT
3h
44%
M T W T F S S
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WN554
WN Southwest
737
12:15 PM
CDT
2:15 PM
MDT
3h
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
AUS Austin 4h 50m UAWN → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h F9PKWUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 5h LXJSCMWN → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 5h 15m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 25m WN → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 29m ACCMEK → UA Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 30m AAASPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 36m A8AAAS → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 16m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 18m CYOF9WN → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,235 mi 2h 55m nonstop +1h ahead

ELP–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ELP Routes MDW Routes ELP Live Flights MDW Live Flights ELP Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to El Paso flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELP–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 73H, B38M 2h38-2h55 50% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELP to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
MSP ~4h 28m AUS ~4h 50m DEN ~5h 0m DAL ~5h 0m HOU ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
994
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
ELP → MDW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
88%
Return
MDW → ELP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → MDW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
ELP: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,235 mi / 1,988 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

ELP–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,235 mi / 1,988 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ELP
Full nameEl Paso International Airport
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,235 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ELP to MDW: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Austin Bergstrom, Denver and Dallas Love Field.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of El Paso.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ELP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from ELP to MDW

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ELP to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to MDW is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,988 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Denver and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.