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Cheapest round-trip
$252
Typical prices: $339-$461
Frontier
Wed 9/23Wed 9/30
ELP - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$351
Typical prices: $268-$463
United Airlines
Mon 8/31Mon 8/31
ELP - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $252 (round-trip)
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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, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Frontier Logo
9:18 pm - 5:38 am
ELP
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ORD
7h 20m
1 stop
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1:21 pm - 8:23 pm
ORD
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ELP
8h 02m
1 stop
$252Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
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9:18 pm - 5:38 am
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ORD
7h 20m
1 stop
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1:21 pm - 8:23 pm
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8h 02m
1 stop
$252Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
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10:25 am - 2:25 pm
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MDW
3h 00mnonstop
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10:15 am - 12:20 pm
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3h 05mnonstop
$351Southwest
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:25 am - 2:25 pm
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MDW
3h 00mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 5:05 pm
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ELP
3h 00mnonstop
$351Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:41 am - 11:05 am
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ORD
3h 24mnonstop
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9:15 pm - 11:36 pm
ORD
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ELP
3h 21mnonstop
$351American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
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6:41 am - 11:05 am
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ORD
3h 24mnonstop
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9:05 pm - 11:26 pm
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3h 21mnonstop
$351American Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Aug 31
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8:00 am - 12:19 pm
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ORD
3h 19mnonstop
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7:49 pm - 10:30 pm
ORD
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3h 41mnonstop
$351United Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Aug 31
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8:00 am - 12:19 pm
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ORD
3h 19mnonstop
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7:49 pm - 10:30 pm
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$351United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3
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2:01 pm - 11:57 pm
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8h 56m
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1:50 pm - 8:57 pm
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8h 07m
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$371Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25
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2:01 pm - 11:57 pm
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8h 56m
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5:30 am - 12:51 pm
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8h 21m
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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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from El Paso usually cost between $269 and $393 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $252 on Frontier (Sep 3-Sep 9).

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, 2% 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 Tuesday 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 Sundays.

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 April, where tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $515 and $480 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 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from El Paso to Chicago

 
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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from El Paso to Chicago was $121 for a one-way ticket and $252 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 $414 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 $480 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 $269 or less one-way and $445 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,Southwest,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to El Paso

Monday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

American Airlines,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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Saturday

American Airlines,Southwest,United Airlines

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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 4227 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

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.

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.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

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

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Overall it was good. I missed my connection but I was put on another flight.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Short flying. The seats do not recline at all and very uncomfortable.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

Upgrade planes to have larger overhead bins, especially on this popular route and first class.

I don't understand why they can't have charging ports on seats in 2023. They only offer it as a 'premium seat' service. It's ridiculous

Nothing, I wont be flying American Airlines again and will not be recommending anyone to fly American Airlines. It was the worst experience flying I've ever had.

Delayed flight more than I hour. When boarding we spent some additional time on the plane before takeoff ....

They lost my baggage and I am still struggling to the information and update

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.

As a first class customer, there was no power the entire flight which limited my ability to work. I find this unacceptable. The first 11 rows on the left side of the plan were out. I was only offered the option to charge my phone which was not the issue because my laptop was out of power. I asked if there was anything that can be done for me, and the answer was, "no". I was not offered any type of compensation for this AA problem which caused me unnecessary stress due to inability to address business issues on an already challenging travel day. Flight attendants tried to reset the power once but that was the extent of their support. Very disappointing for the lack of expected services on a flight. Please contact me with customer focused response to this complaint.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

3hour delay In the last 3 months i had 3 flights and 2 of these had a more than 2:40 hrs delayed

We received a flight delay notification over 24 hours before the flight, but it seems American didn't do anything in that timeframe to get the flight back on schedule. Gate agents were still determining when our plane would arrive. Didn't have catering ready to go when our plane did arrive. Flight attendant timeout before we left. There was a flight attendant on board who could work the flight (trained on that aricraft type and was within hours), however American chose to wait for a backup to arrive, which delay the flight further.

When you pay for Premium Economy on an 787 and you’re promised amenities for the extra money, you expect them to work. They didn’t. USB connector wouldn’t charge continuously. 120v outlet wouldn’t hold anything you plugged into it. The adapter would just fall out. The noise canceling headphones stopped noise cancelling in the first 15 minutes for EVERYONE. No one on the plane knew how to fix it so I couldn’t listen to any movies. I just put in my AirPods and went to sleep. Very unhappy with the crappy Panasonic entertainment system. I won’t buy premium again.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

This company socks. It's fraud. They canceled our flight yesterday, and today we were late because of a really long line at the check in bag. At the rebook station, there was ton of people. The workers were all rude. I am gonna make a report to FTC.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Horrible flight, rude crew, someone had so mu h perfume on breathing was difficult.

I was singled out for being a Latina flying solo and the attendants took me out of line to put my luggage in the personal item bin to see if it would fly. Keep In mind I had just flown with the same luggage with no problem not even 5 days ago. The tag was sticking out a bit and the attendant was belligerent about charging me $100. I could not refuse because I didn’t wanna cause a scene. But today I felt targeted and embarrassed. I went online and found out that this happens a lot with this airline and to many minority women.

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