Chicago to El Paso (ORD–ELP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–ELP is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American 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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 14 | E75L, E7W | 3h41-3h42 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, GF, QR, RJ | 7 | E75 | 3h23 | Oneworld | AS, EI, GF, QR, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach El Paso from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→ELP | MDW→ELP | MKE→ELP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 22m | 2h 52m | 4h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 33% | – | – |
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 United Airlines and American Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to ELP Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to ELP is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,235 miles (1,987 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 92 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Austin Bergstrom, Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and Bloomington/Normal (BMI).