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

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 9:33 am
• Latest: departs at 3:40 pm and lands at 6:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 13m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

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.

Round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago range from $351 to $513, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $424 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $285 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $427 for nonstop.

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: 97% on time
• United Airlines: 95% on time
• Southwest: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on El Paso to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from El Paso to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $151, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

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 averaging $64:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 09m.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from El Paso to Chicago. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $404 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $464, a difference of $60.

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 20m, compared with 5h 48m 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.

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

Among airlines operating El Paso to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

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.