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

ELP Airport Page →
1,235 mi airlines charter/private 50/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 15 flights Verified 10m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
RJ7532cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
E75
6:41 AM
MDT
11:05 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7628cs
EI Aer Lingus
E70
6:49 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4755+1
AS Alaska
E75
6:49 AM
MDT
11:10 AM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4100
GF Great Barrier Airlines
E75
7:37 AM
MDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4105
GF Great Barrier Airlines
E75
7:37 AM
MDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4006+3
AA American
E70
7:37 AM
MDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5598
UA United
E7W
8:15 AM
MDT
12:41 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3484
Starts Sep 25
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4717
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
8:40 AM
MDT
1:05 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3631
Starts Sep 24
UA United
E7W
3:35 PM
CDT T2
6:17 PM
MDT
3h 42m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5901
UA United
E75L
3:35 PM
CDT T2
6:16 PM
MDT
3h 41m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7380cs
EI Aer Lingus
E75
9:05 PM
CDT T3
11:26 PM
MDT
3h 21m
59%
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7583cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
E70
9:05 PM
CDT T3
11:26 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4269cs
GF Great Barrier Airlines
E75
9:15 PM
CDT T3
11:36 PM
MDT
3h 21m
48%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3948+4
AA American
E75
9:16 PM
CDT T3
11:39 PM
MDT
3h 23m
44%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
DEN Denver 5h 18m F9UAWN AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 18m AAASAY AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h 23m WN AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 30m WN AAACAS San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 45m ACCMEK AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 55m AAASWN AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 9m WN AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 16m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 27m F9LXJRSP AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 16m AAASJL 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Chicago
3 carriers, 50 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,235 mi 3h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

ELP–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Great Barrier Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 3h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 15 E7W 3h25-3h26 76% Star Alliance EK
AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR, RJ 7 E70 3h22 76% Oneworld AS, EI, QR, RJ
GF Great Barrier Airlines 7 E75 3h22 76%
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, EI
E75 Embraer E175 – AS, GF, RJ
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 52%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 24%)
Unaffiliated: GF (7 flights/wk, 24%)
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
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
50
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,560
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
97%
Return
ORD → ELP
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ELP delays → ORD delays →

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 3 2
Weekly flights 50 1
Flight time 3h 22m 2h 45m
Departure OTP 76%
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 22m gate to gate.
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 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights50 out / 42 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,235 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ELP to ORD: United Airlines, American Airlines and Great Barrier Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Great Barrier Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ELP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELP to ORD is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Austin Bergstrom. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roswell (ROW).