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Among airlines operating El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between El Paso and Chicago Midway Airport.

Flights from El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport usually depart from El Paso (ELP) and arrive at Chicago Midway (MDW).

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $245 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $407 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Austin Bergstrom (AUS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 13% 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 25% on the El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $479, a difference of $115. 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 Midway Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 32 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:05 am and lands at 10:00 am
• Latest: departs at 3:40 pm and lands at 6:35 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $414. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport takes 2h 55m, covering 1,235 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 Midway Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $139, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Southwest is the only airline operating El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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 Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 28m via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and 5h 54m via Houston Hobby (HOU).

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

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago Midway Airport range from $362 to $537, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $362 counts as a good deal.