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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to El Paso:

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 am and lands at 1:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 1:36 am.

The flight takes about 3h 41m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to El Paso:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to El Paso takes 3h 41m, covering 1,243 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to El Paso range from $331 to $520, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $331 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $402 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $290 round-trip via Austin Bergstrom (AUS), compared to $404 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to El Paso flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $135 to $1,265. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to El Paso route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to El Paso are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $137, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

El Paso Airport (ELP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $66 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from Chicago to El Paso may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at El Paso (ELP).

One-stop flights from Chicago to El Paso most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago to El Paso. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $385 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $546, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and El Paso. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 5h 29m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 5h 30m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

El Paso is 1 hour behind Chicago (Mountain Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago to El Paso flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, at both airports. Chicago O'Hare has two USO lounges and Midway has one. At ORD, the lounges are located landside and Terminal 2 and airside in Terminal 3 The Midway USO is located airside on Concourse C. All three of these USO lounges offer their facilities and services for free to active duty US military personnel and their families. Amenities include seating areas that are comfy and relaxing, devices for entertainment and connectivity, refreshments, flight information, and lots more.

Yes, both airports offer private facilities where nursing moms can breastfeed in private if that's what they prefer and where they can pump if they need to. Chicago O'Hare has freestanding lactation suite and a Mother's Room in each terminal. Midway has a freestanding lactation suite on Concourse A and a Mother's Room on Concourse C.

Once you have landed at ELP, follow the signs to baggage claim. In this baggage claim area, there are many car rental agencies. Some of the companies represented at ELP include Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Payless, Dollar, and Thrifty. It is best to make your reservation in advance of your trip from Chicago to El Paso.

At the Arrivals curb of ELP, you will find taxis readily available anytime day or night. All taxis are metered and you do not need a reservation in order to flag one down. ELP also has a number of airport Shared Ride Shuttles that can take you to your El Paso destination. These shuttles are available 24 hours.