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

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1,235 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 2m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS4755cs
AS Alaska
E70
6:09 AM
MDT
10:30 AM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3872+3
AA American
E70
6:39 AM
MDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7628+1
EI Aer Lingus
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7532cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2674cs
QR Qatar
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5659
UA United
E7W
9:05 AM
MDT
1:39 PM
CDT
3h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5533
UA United
E7W
7:45 PM
CDT T2
10:28 PM
MDT
3h 43m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4732
UA United
E7W
8:18 PM
CDT T2
10:37 PM
MDT
3h 19m
20%
M T W T F S S
Prices
RJ7583cs
RJ Royal Jordanian
319
9:10 PM
CDT T3
11:31 PM
MDT
3h 21m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2301
QR Qatar
E75
9:19 PM
CDT T3
11:45 PM
MDT
3h 26m
8%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3895+2
AA American
E75
9:20 PM
CDT T3
11:51 PM
MDT
3h 31m
33%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4197cs
AS Alaska
E70
9:20 PM
CDT T3
11:51 PM
MDT
3h 31m
35%
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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 15m A8AAAS AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SAT San Antonio 5h 17m WN AAACAS San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 5h 19m UAWN AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 20m F9PKWUA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 5h 37m ACCMEK AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 48m AAASPD AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 5m AFAMDL AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 32m CYOF9WN AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 6h 45m LXJSCMWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 57m 2IEJAWN AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
El Paso to Chicago
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,235 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead

ELP–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 3h 15m. 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
AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR, RJ 7 E70 3h21 93% Oneworld AS, EI, QR, RJ
UA United Airlines Also: EK 7 E7W 3h34 93% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – EI, QR, RJ
E70 Embraer 170 – AA, AS
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,564
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
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → ELP
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
100%
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 2 2
Weekly flights 42 1
Flight time 3h 15m 2h 25m
Departure OTP 93%
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 15m 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 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 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 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,235 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ELP to ORD: American Airlines and United 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 Dallas Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin Bergstrom.
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 42 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 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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