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

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1,235 mi airlines 70/wk
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Flight Schedule 26 flights Verified 45m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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UA1585
UA United
319
10:28 AM
CDT T2
12:21 PM
MDT
2h 53m
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
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AS4197
AS Alaska
E75
9:19 PM
CDT T3
11:51 PM
MDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AS6060
AS Alaska
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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GF4269
GF Great Barrier Airlines
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA2066
AA American
319
10:34 PM
CDT T3
1:09 AM+1
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA6247
AA American
CR7
5:00 AM
MDT
9:30 AM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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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
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RJ7532
RJ Royal Jordanian
CR7
6:38 AM
MDT
11:01 AM
CDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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EI7628cs
EI Aer Lingus
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA2031+2
AA American
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS4007cs
AS Alaska
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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QR2674
QR Qatar
319
6:40 AM
MDT
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA2730
AA American
319
6:49 AM
MDT
10:57 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AA3872
AA American
E75
6:49 AM
MDT
11:13 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AS4755
AS Alaska
319
6:49 AM
MDT
10:57 AM
CDT
3h 8m
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
UA5511
UA United
E75L
12:35 PM
MDT
4:54 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1935
UA United
319
1:19 PM
MDT
5:12 PM
CDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to El Paso
3 carriers, 70 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 70 Flights/wk 1,235 mi 2h 53m nonstop -1h behind 73 1-stop hubs

ORD–ELP is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 2h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ELP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 21 319, E75L, E7W 2h53-3h46 79% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, GF, RJ 14 319, E75 3h32-3h35 79% Oneworld AS, EI, GF, RJ
EK Emirates 7 E7W 3h43 79%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS, GF, UA
E70 Embraer 170 – EI
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: EK (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, ORD to ELP direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
70
Outbound / wk
82
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,342
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 El Paso from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric ORD→ELP MDW→ELP MKE→ELP
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 1
Weekly flights 70 1
Flight time 2h 53m 3h 58m 4h 41m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,235 mi / 1,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 53m to 3h 46m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–ELP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to El Paso route.
Route details
Distance1,235 mi / 1,987 km
Flight time2h 53m to 3h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights70 out / 82 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation3,959 ft / 1,207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ELP flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport take approximately 2h 53m to 3h 46m. The route covers 1,235 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 70 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ELP. The return direction has about 82 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ROW, SUS, APA, SGU, SGF, TUL, DSM, RIL, HOU, YIP, TCL, OKC, SAF, CVG, IND, ABQ, ASE, MDW, RIV, TUS, MEM, ICT, MKC, SLC, SCF, VNY, CAE, SDF, MKE, SNA, STL, BMI, FAR, TPA, OPF, CLT, AGS, TOL, PSM, HPN, GSO, PHL, SJC, IAD, JAX, BWI, MSP, BOI, PBI, ILM, BNA, BFI, YVR, MIA, FLL, CHS, SFO, PAE, EUG, MCO, ATL, AUS, HNL, IAH, SAT, DFW, DEN, LAX, DAL, PHX, LAS, SEA and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ELP to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, MKE and BMI. 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 ORD to ELP

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and El Paso International Airport (ELP) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines. With 70 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ELP ranges from 2 hours 53 minutes to 3 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 70 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 152 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ROW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).