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$88 Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$195
Overall average: $381
Frontier
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ELP - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$267
Typical prices: $362-$463
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Tue 4/28Tue 5/5
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

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Frontier Logo
1:13 pm - 4:52 pm
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ORD
26h 39m
2 stops
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9:42 pm - 7:02 pm
ORD
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ELP
22h 20m
1 stop
$195Frontier
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
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6:08 pm - 8:37 pm
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ORD
25h 29m
1 stop
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9:42 pm - 5:23 pm
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ELP
20h 41m
1 stop
$206Frontier
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
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7:30 pm - 9:43 am
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13h 13m
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3:29 pm - 6:34 pm
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28h 05m
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$210Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 3
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9:08 pm - 6:08 am
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ORD
8h 00m
1 stop
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8:58 pm - 10:37 am
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ELP
14h 39m
1 stop
$217Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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1:13 pm - 4:52 pm
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ORD
26h 39m
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9:42 pm - 7:02 pm
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22h 20m
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$223Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
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7:29 pm - 12:38 am
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ORD
28h 09m
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10:55 am - 11:52 am
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25h 57m
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$228Frontier
Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, May 6
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1:13 pm - 4:52 pm
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ORD
26h 39m
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9:42 pm - 5:23 pm
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ELP
20h 41m
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$232Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
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7:29 pm - 12:38 am
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28h 09m
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10:55 am - 11:52 am
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25h 57m
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$240Frontier
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
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2:20 pm - 9:00 pm
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MDW
5h 40m
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3:15 pm - 7:50 pm
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5h 35m
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$286Southwest
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
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4h 50m
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$291Southwest
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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 April.

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 absolute cheapest return flight from El Paso to Chicago costs $311 on the route between El Paso (ELP) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). However, over the past month, flights between El Paso (ELP) and Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) were, on average, 11% 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 September, where tickets cost $280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $458 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 45% 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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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 $88 for a one-way ticket and $195 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 $372 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 $428 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 $230 or less one-way and $435 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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from El Paso to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

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

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

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

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

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

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

Check-in, Boarding and flight were smooth. All the employees and crew was very nice and funny. They gave the kids crayons and workbooks to keep them occupied which was a big win. I’ve flown Southwest many times and that’s the first time I’ve seen that and it is a great addition.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Wonderful. Quick boarding. Early departure and we arrived 30 minutes early at our destination. Unfortunately, when you arrive early, there is still a departing aircraft at our gate. We had to park for 30 minutes until the gate was clear. So our early arrival was not really early at the gate. Otherwise it was a quick and smooth flight. Appreciated the efficiency.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

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

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

The chicken wrap was tiny ($13 for what looked like a 1/3 of a normal wrap?) and disgusting.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

There was a delay with the plan which cause the flight to leave later and once arrived in Chicago there was another delay and some passengers missed their connecting flights

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

Overall, my last three trips on American Airlines have all been either delayed or "rescheduled" due to mechanical issues. At least on delay caused me to miss two possible connecting flights each later than the first. My last option for my last connection required the assistance of the onsite service desk (O'Hare Airport). The wait time for the service desk was such that it jeopardized getting booked on the last connecting flight available for the night. Suffice it to say, my latest experiences with American Airlines have caused me extensive loss of productive business and personal time and can therefore be classified as significantly less than satisfactory.

Waiting for gate in RDU for more than 20mins is crazy.

American Airlines was great and worked very hard to change my ticket so I could get an earlier, direct flight back to Dallas. However, I was informed that Kayak made mistakes with my itinerary and classified my ticket as desiring to be on the earlier flight instead of taking the necessary step of calling AA to get me on the standby list. This ended up keeping me from being added to the standby list and delayed me getting home by 6 hours. I am happy to discuss this further with Kayak so they can correct their procedures so this won't happen again.

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

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.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

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