Are there direct flights from El Paso to Chicago?

Direct flights from El Paso to Chicago are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 7.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes will involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from El Paso to Chicago?

The typical direct flight from El Paso to Chicago has a duration of approximately 3 hours and 27 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to about 7 hours and 17 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1990 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from El Paso to Chicago?

Historically, flights from El Paso to Chicago regularly show good prices. This route is classified as offering good prices with regular frequency. Travelers can often find favorable deals when planning their trips, based on pricing trends observed across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-11-17 – 2026-12-09
ELP - Chicago
77% AI deal score
$228
$164
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El Paso to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Chicago

For travelers looking for cheap flights from El Paso to Chicago, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $407. Other cost-effective options include August, where the median fare is $409, and December, with a median of $441. Planning your trip around these months can help secure more favorable prices.

Right now, fares for flights from El Paso to Chicago typically range from $401 to $863, with a median price of $615. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare might require some flexibility or waiting for new deals. New deals show up several times a week, so it is worth monitoring prices.

Most itineraries for flights from El Paso to Chicago involve connections, with only 7.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that are not direct, travelers can expect to make two or more connections to reach their destination. This means that planning for layovers is a key consideration when flying this route.

A typical journey from El Paso to Chicago, including connections, takes approximately 52 hours and 30 minutes. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this extended travel time accounts for the layovers and transfers. Travelers should factor in this duration when making their travel plans.

The distance between El Paso and Chicago is approximately 1,990 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a significant distance that typically involves several hours of air travel, often with connecting segments.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Chicago

Regular price: $242 - $417

Prices for flights from El Paso to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Chicago is $242 to $417. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $161

Low $242

High $417

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Chicago

Flights from El Paso to Chicago are cheapest in January, with a median price of $407. The most expensive month to fly is October, with a median price of $727. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $407

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $727

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from El Paso to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Chicago

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$500

$407

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$442

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$483

$377

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$358

$554

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$389

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$256

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Chicago

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$281 → $209

26%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$322 → $259

20%

5 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 30

$266 → $206

22%

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

$322 → $262

19%

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Chicago

El Paso - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for El Paso to Chicago are above the typical level at $161.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January, August, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 52h 30m

Connecting flights from El Paso to Chicago typically average 52 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 7.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct deals

United Airlines has offered direct deals on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from El Paso to Chicago appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

Fly from El Paso International for convenient departures to Chicago.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from El Paso to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$442

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Oct 26

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,423

$789

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Business Class

From ELP

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Nov 16

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,103

$768

Save $335

United Airlines

Business Class

From ELP

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Nov 24

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,429

$885

Save $544

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Business Class

From ELP

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Oct 07

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,632

$1,007

Save $625

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Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 15

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,478

$984

Save $494

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Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 20

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,179

$843

Save $336

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Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 20

Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,398

$977

Save $421

United Airlines

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Dec 13

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,040

$1,864

Save $1,176

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 21

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,878

$1,870

Save $1,008

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 21

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,874

$1,870

Save $1,004

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 21

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,874

$1,870

Save $1,004

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From ELP

Elite

Oct 21

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,874

$1,883

Save $991

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the best prices for flights from El Paso to Chicago are found when booking 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $639. In comparison, booking 28-59 days out typically saw average prices of $689, while flights booked 14-27 days in advance had a significantly higher average price of $964. Planning ahead can lead to considerable savings on this route.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from El Paso to Chicago is considered to be $401 or less. The median price for this route across the same period was $615. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $863 or less. Aiming for prices around or below $401 can help secure a favorable deal.

Historically, January and August have been the cheapest months to fly from El Paso to Chicago. In January, the median price was $407, and in August, it was $409. December also offered relatively lower prices, with a median of $441. The annual median price for this route was $615, indicating that these months typically offer better value.

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El Paso to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Chicago

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Chicago

Regular price: $242 - $417

Prices for flights from El Paso to Chicago are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from El Paso to Chicago is $242 to $417. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $161

Low $242

High $417

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Chicago

January

Cheapest

Flights from $407

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $727

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from El Paso to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Chicago

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$500

$407

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$442

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$483

$377

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$358

$554

One-way

Tue, Oct 20

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$389

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Chicago

El Paso (ELP) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$277

$256

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Chicago

3 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 16

$281 → $209

26%

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$322 → $259

20%

5 nights

Jan 25 - Jan 30

$266 → $206

22%

4 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 19

$322 → $262

19%

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Chicago

El Paso - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for El Paso to Chicago are above the typical level at $161.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

Historically, January, August, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 52h 30m

Connecting flights from El Paso to Chicago typically average 52 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 7.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct deals

United Airlines has offered direct deals on this route historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from El Paso to Chicago appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

Fly from El Paso International for convenient departures to Chicago.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from El Paso to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International Airport is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,874

$1,883

Save $991

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from El Paso to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from El Paso to Chicago

El Paso to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Chicago

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Chicago

Direct flights from El Paso to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Chicago

El Paso - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 52h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear regularly on this route

El Paso main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Oct 26

Nov 16

Nov 24

Oct 07

Oct 15

Oct 20

Oct 20

Dec 13

Oct 21

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When should I buy El Paso to Chicago tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

What's the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Chicago?

Are there direct flights from El Paso to Chicago?

How many hours is the flight from El Paso to Chicago?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from El Paso to Chicago?

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Flights to Chicago from other cities

El Paso to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from El Paso to Chicago

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Chicago

Direct flights from El Paso to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Chicago

El Paso - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Connecting flights average 52h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct deals

Deals appear regularly on this route

El Paso main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Oct 26

Nov 16

Nov 24

Oct 07

Oct 15

Oct 20

Oct 20

Dec 13

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When should I buy El Paso to Chicago tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

What's the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Chicago?