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

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1,235 mi airlines 42/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA3438
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
MST
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4007
AS Alaska
E75
6:00 AM
MST
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7189
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:00 AM
MST
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2031
AA American
319
6:40 AM
MST
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3406
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
MST
4:47 PM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3448
UA United
E7W
12:35 PM
MST
4:49 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3465
UA United
E7W
8:55 AM
CDT T1
11:57 AM
MST
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3684
UA United
E7W
9:01 AM
CDT T2
11:47 AM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3348
AA American
E75
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4107
GF Gulf
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7380
EI Aer Lingus
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4028
AS Alaska
E75
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4269
GF Gulf
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2066
AA American
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6060
AS Alaska
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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El Paso to Chicago
4 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,235 mi 2h 14m nonstop +2h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

ELP–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 2h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELP–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 319, E75 3h08-3h15 60% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 2h14-3h17 60% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 7 E75 3h15 60% Oneworld
EI Aer Lingus 7 E75 3h15 60%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS, EI
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (21 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: EI (7 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELP to ORD direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
63
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,462
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ELP → ORD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → ELP
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
ELP: MST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,235 mi / 1,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m to 3h 17m.
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.

ELP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the El Paso to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,235 mi / 1,987 km
Flight time2h 14m to 3h 17m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights42 out / 63 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 14m to 3h 17m. The route covers 1,235 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and United Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from ELP to ORD. The return direction has about 63 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, MAF, ABQ, MSP, ICT, EGE, BHM, PDX, CLT, CHS, JAX, CMH, SCF, FLL, YVR, PBI, MSO, BOI, PSP, BMI, CVG, SAN, DEN, SAT, DFW, SEA, LAS, IAH, ATL, LAX, PHX, AUS and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of El Paso.
Yes, return flights from ORD 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 ORD

El Paso International Airport (ELP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ELP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to ORD ranges from 2 hours 14 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.