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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating El Paso to Chicago flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

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

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $430 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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 49% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the El Paso to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $457, a difference of $63. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the El Paso to Chicago route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on El Paso to Chicago flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:52 am and lands at 10:05 am
• Latest: departs at 3:40 pm and lands at 6:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $420. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from El Paso to Chicago takes 3h 13m, 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.

One-way fares from El Paso to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $144, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on El Paso to Chicago flights are:

• American Airlines: 96% on time
• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Southwest: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 91% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 28m, compared with 5h 44m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 54m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago range from $329 to $525, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $329 counts as a good deal.

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