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

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1,235 mi airlines 82/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6247
AA American
CR7
5:00 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR7870+1
QR Qatar
E75
6:00 AM
MDT
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5659
UA United
E7W
6:30 AM
MDT
10:51 AM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7532
RJ Royal Jordanian
CR7
6:38 AM
MDT
11:01 AM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7628cs
EI Aer Lingus
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2031+2
AA American
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4007cs
AS Alaska
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2674
QR Qatar
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4755
AS Alaska
319
6:49 AM
MDT
10:57 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2730
AA American
319
6:49 AM
MDT
10:57 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3872
AA American
E75
6:49 AM
MDT
11:13 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3406+1
UA United
E75L
12:30 PM
MDT
4:47 PM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6063cs
EK Emirates
E7W
12:30 PM
MDT
4:47 PM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1935
UA United
319
12:35 PM
MDT
4:47 PM
CDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5511
UA United
E75L
12:35 PM
MDT
4:54 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1585
UA United
319
9:00 AM
CDT T2
11:39 AM
MDT
3h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3684
UA United
E75L
9:01 AM
CDT T2
11:47 AM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5571
UA United
E75L
9:59 AM
CDT T2
12:40 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5533
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:28 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6044
EK Emirates
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:28 PM
MDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7380+1
EI Aer Lingus
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3895
AA American
E75
9:19 PM
CDT T3
11:51 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4197
AS Alaska
E75
9:19 PM
CDT T3
11:51 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6060
AS Alaska
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4269
GF Great Barrier Airlines
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2066
AA American
319
10:34 PM
CDT T3
1:09 AM+1
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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El Paso to Chicago
2 carriers, 82 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 82 Flights/wk 1,235 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

ELP–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 59 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
UA United Airlines Also: EK 20 319, E75L, E7W 3h12-3h21 100% Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR, RJ 16 319, CR7, E75 3h08-3h30 100% Oneworld AS, EI, QR, RJ
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS, EI, QR, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, RJ
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 56%)
Oneworld: AA (16 flights/wk, 44%)
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
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
82
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,425
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from El Paso

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ELP→ORD ROW→ORD
Distance from ELP 149 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 82
Flight time 3h 8m 2h 12m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ELP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,235 mi / 1,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m to 3h 30m.
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 time3h 8m to 3h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights82 out / 70 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 3h 8m to 3h 30m. The route covers 1,235 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 82 nonstop flights per week from ELP to ORD. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, BNA, TOL, IND, MSP, MAF, EGE, SUS, SAF, MCI, SGU, ABQ, CVG, HOU, MEM, ICT, AGS, TUS, PTK, MSY, SBA, BHM, IAD, BMI, VNY, PDX, GSP, CHS, PSP, CLT, LGB, JAX, SLC, CMH, SCF, YYC, ALB, PBI, FLL, YVR, MRY, MSO, BOI, BFI, PAE, ANC, SAT, IAH, LAX, ATL, PHX, DFW, AUS, DEN, LAS, SEA, SAN, DAL and SJD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour 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.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

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 and United Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ELP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to ORD ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roswell (ROW).