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$105 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$210
Typical prices: $442-$307
Frontier
Wed 7/15Tue 7/21
ELP - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$351
Typical prices: $412-$352
American Airlines
Wed 5/27Wed 6/3
ELP - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from El Paso to Chicago (ELP-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from El Paso to Chicago

Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 21
Frontier Logo
8:09 pm - 5:28 am
ELP
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ORD
8h 19m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 7:14 pm
ORD
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ELP
12h 59m
1 stop
$210Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 25
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8:09 pm - 5:28 am
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ORD
8h 19m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 7:14 pm
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ELP
12h 59m
1 stop
$224Frontier
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 17
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8:09 pm - 5:32 am
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ORD
8h 23m
1 stop
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9:48 pm - 5:14 pm
ORD
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ELP
20h 26m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 12
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6:08 pm - 8:32 pm
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ORD
25h 24m
1 stop
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9:37 pm - 7:02 pm
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ELP
22h 25m
1 stop
$239Frontier
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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11:00 am - 4:50 pm
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MDW
4h 50m
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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ELP
3h 00mnonstop
$361Southwest
Tue, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 9
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11:40 am - 8:10 pm
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MDW
7h 30m
2 stops
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11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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3h 00mnonstop
$366Southwest
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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11:00 am - 4:50 pm
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MDW
4h 50m
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6:30 am - 12:40 pm
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ELP
7h 10m
1 stop
$371Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:25 pm - 9:46 pm
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MDW
7h 21m
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1:00 pm - 10:05 pm
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10h 05m
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$376Delta
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
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9:10 am - 4:50 pm
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6h 40m
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12:45 pm - 8:30 pm
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8h 45m
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$381Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:00 am - 6:31 pm
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11h 31m
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1:00 pm - 10:05 pm
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10h 05m
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$382Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for El Paso to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from El Paso to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from El Paso to Chicago departing in July.

What is the cheapest El Paso to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from El Paso to Chicago costs $351 on the route between El Paso (ELP) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 1% cheaper than other El Paso-Chicago routes. The most popular route is between El Paso (ELP) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from El Paso to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from El Paso to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to El Paso, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from El Paso to Chicago is November, where tickets cost $75 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $249 and $205 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from El Paso to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $344 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from El Paso to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 47% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
Flight from El Paso to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from El Paso to Chicago

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FAQs for booking flights from El Paso to Chicago

  • What are some of my choices for transportation from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) to downtown Chicago?

    Quite possibly, one of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to make this trip is to travel on the Blue Line train operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, that makes the journey from the airport to the center of Chicago in around 45 minutes.

  • What are some of the transportation options to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to downtown Chicago?

    Two choices for transportation from this airport include the line 62 bus operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, which makes the journey in around 36 minutes, and the Orange Line train, also operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, that makes the trip in around 21 minutes.

  • If I would like to find a hotel that is adjacent to the Chicago O' Hare International Airport, are there any good choices?

    One of the most convenient hotels you will find in this area is the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel which has a location right on the airport property adjacent to terminal two. You can access the hotel from the airport property via an underground walkway.

  • If I want to use a rideshare service when I arrive Chicago O' Hare International Airport, where do I meet my ride?

    This airport offers designated pick-up points for passengers. Pick-ups occur at Terminal Two on the upper level between doors 2A and 2D. At Terminal Five, pick-ups occur on the lower level near door 5B. At Terminal Two, the airport advises that you wait in a specific color zone outlined in your rideshare app before proceeding to meet your ride at the pick up location.

  • What is the cheapest flight from El Paso to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to Chicago was $105 for a one-way ticket and $210 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between El Paso and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from El Paso to Chicago.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from El Paso to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the El Paso to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from El Paso to Chicago?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the El Paso to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between El Paso and Chicago, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from El Paso to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from El Paso to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from El Paso to Chicago, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from El Paso to Chicago are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $376 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $435 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from El Paso to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from El Paso to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from El Paso is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from El Paso to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to El Paso with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from El Paso to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from El Paso up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from El Paso to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $227 or less one-way and $400 or less round-trip.
  • A great way to get from the center of El Paso to the El Paso International Airport (ELP) without having to take your own car is to travel on the line number 50 bus operated by Sun Metro that can make the journey from El Paso to the airport in around 35min.
  • For travelers making their way through the El Paso International Airport with a service animal or pet, you will find pet relief areas at this airport both inside the terminal buildings as well as outside. The indoor area at this airport sits right at the end of Concourse B in the rotunda, and this area has a grass pad as well as a water hose to spray for cleanup, as well as pet bags and a disposal area.
  • If you plan on traveling through the El Paso International Airport with kids, you will find a play area designed by Soft Play that sits on the second floor of Concourse B near the end. The area is sectioned off to make sure parents can easily keep an eye on kids while they play in the miniature aircraft control tower or while they sit in a small plane.
  • For travelers with limited mobility or a disability, you will be happy to know that the El Paso International Airport is a part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Network. This program allows passengers with limited mobility to collect a free sunflower lanyard that alerts all airport staff to the fact that these passengers may need extra time or assistance with navigating the airport.
  • For mothers that are nursing that are traveling from the El Paso International Airport, you will find that this airport offers nursing rooms on the upper levels of both Concourse A and B. In addition to the nursing rooms, there are also family restrooms that have locations on both the lower and upper levels of Concourse B.

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Direct departures

El Paso to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Chicago to El Paso

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

American Airlines,United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines,Southwest

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from El Paso to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

4.0 OkayCrystal, Apr 2026
MSY - MDW
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no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

The new seat assignment thing is wierd. If you don’t pay for a seat they always assign you a middle seat regardless of how many people are on the flight. Idk… the new company that bought Southwest is trying to make it more profitable, but I’m just not seeing it. The flight attendants aren’t having as much fun anymore. It just feels like the airline is slowly dying. IMO. We shall see if Southwest is the next Toy’s R Us.

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

Great flight. Good snacks and drinks. Grateful it was free. The flight from Nashville to louisville, i think her name was Tracy (not sure that's right) super awesome, nice and cheerful. She really enjoyed being at work today! She was the person who scanned the boarding pass on flight wn941. She should be recommended for a raise !

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

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Trains$38046h 24m