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

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1,235 mi airlines 63/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA3465
UA United
E7W
8:55 AM
CDT T1
11:57 AM
MST
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3684
UA United
E7W
9:01 AM
CDT T2
11:47 AM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3348
AA American
E75
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4107
GF Gulf
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7380
EI Aer Lingus
E70
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4028
AS Alaska
E75
8:54 PM
CDT T3
11:40 PM
MST
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GF4269
GF Gulf
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2066
AA American
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS6060
AS Alaska
319
9:35 PM
CDT T3
11:56 PM
MST
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3438
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
MST
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4007
AS Alaska
E75
6:00 AM
MST
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EI7189
EI Aer Lingus
E75
6:00 AM
MST
10:15 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2031
AA American
319
6:40 AM
MST
10:48 AM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3406
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
MST
4:47 PM
CDT
3h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3448
UA United
E7W
12:35 PM
MST
4:49 PM
CDT
2h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to El Paso
5 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 1,235 mi 3h 21m nonstop -2h behind 42 1-stop hubs

ORD–ELP is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Gulf Air lead the route. The flight covers 1,235 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 42 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
AA American Airlines 14 319, E75 3h21-3h46 48% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 14 319, E75 3h21-3h46 48% Oneworld
GF Gulf Air 14 319, E70 3h21-3h46 48%
UA United Airlines 14 E7W 3h46-4h02 48% Star Alliance
EI Aer Lingus 7 E70 3h46 48%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, AS, GF
E70 Embraer 170 – EI, GF
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, AS
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (28 flights/wk, 44%)
Unaffiliated: EI + GF (21 flights/wk, 33%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 22%)
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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ELP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,345
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
ORD → ELP
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
88%
Return
ELP → ORD
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → ELP delays →

Other ways to reach El Paso from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to El Paso International Airport.
Metric ORD→ELP BMI→ELP
Distance from ORD 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 63 1
Flight time 3h 21m 5h 3m
Departure OTP 48%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to El Paso International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
El Paso is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ELP: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in El Paso.
Distance & Flight Time
1,235 mi / 1,987 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 21m to 4h 2m.
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 time3h 21m to 4h 2m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights63 out / 42 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ELP
IATA / ICAOELP / KELP
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
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 3h 21m to 4h 2m. The route covers 1,235 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air and United Airlines.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ELP. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, DSM, RIL, OKC, IND, SAF, ABQ, MSP, TUS, SDF, HOU, JAX, STL, BMI, SLC, MEM, PBI, TPA, OPF, SCF, ILM, MIA, YVR, BOI, CHS, CVG, SAT, BWI, AUS, ATL, FLL, MCO, SAN, DFW, DEN, IAH, PHX, LAX, LAS, SEA, DAL and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
El Paso is 2 hours 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 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, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, Gulf Air and United Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ELP ranges from 3 hours 21 minutes to 4 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 105 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bloomington/Normal (BMI).