El Paso to Chicago (ELP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | 319, E75 | 3h08-3h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | E7W | 2h14-3h17 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | E75 | 3h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | E75 | 3h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ELP: MST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in El Paso, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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.