Chicago to El Paso (ORD–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 319, E75L, E7W | 2h53-3h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, GF, RJ | 14 | 319, E75 | 3h32-3h35 | Oneworld | AS, EI, GF, RJ | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | E7W | 3h43 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach El Paso from Chicago
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ELP: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in El Paso.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).