Find Cheap Flights from El Paso to Chicago (ELP - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from El Paso to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$244	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $244
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$373	United Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $373
Last-minute weekend getaway	$390	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from El Paso to Chicago is currently $390
Cheapest business class flights	$518	Frontier 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago is currently $518

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from El Paso to Chicago takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–290
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–430

Popular airlines from El Paso to Chicago

Southwest

from $393

Typical price: $300–550

2601 weekly connecting flights

ELP - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $383

Typical price: $305–580

7 weekly nonstop flights

ELP - ORD Every day

650 weekly connecting flights

ELP - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $373

Typical price: $290–590

7 weekly nonstop flights

ELP - ORD Every day

426 weekly connecting flights

ELP - ORD Every day
Delta

from $421

Typical price: $360–860

98 weekly connecting flights

ELP - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $244

Typical price: $200–460

35 weekly connecting flights

ELP - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $778

Typical price: $610–1,300

21 weekly connecting flights

ELP - ORD Every day

Popular airports near El Paso

El Paso International Airport (ELP)

El Paso United States 15 min 7 mi
Ciudad Juárez International Airport (CJS)

Ciudad Juárez Mexico 37 min 9 mi
Cavern City Airport (CNM)

Carlsbad United States 2 hr 31 min 135 mi
Grant County Airport (SVC)

Silver City United States 2 hr 6 min 114 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from El Paso to Chicago

The cheapest flights from El Paso to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $145 to $290.

The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from El Paso to Chicago is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from El Paso to Chicago is $383, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from El Paso to Chicago is $373, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from El Paso to Chicago is $421, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Frontier flight from El Paso to Chicago is $244, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from El Paso to Chicago is $778, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago starts at $244 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from El Paso to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from El Paso to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from El Paso to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from El Paso to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 650 connecting flights per week. American flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,601 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago are:

United offers 7 nonstop flights and 426 connecting flights per week. United flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 98 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 35 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between El Paso and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from El Paso to Chicago is $393, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from El Paso to Chicago is $383, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from El Paso to Chicago is $373, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from El Paso to Chicago is $421, flying from Jul 31 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Frontier flight from El Paso to Chicago is $244, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from El Paso to Chicago is $778, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 3.

American and United fly direct from El Paso to Chicago.

There are 7 American direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between El Paso and Chicago at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

American and United fly direct from El Paso to Chicago.

There are 7 American direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from El Paso to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from El Paso to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between El Paso and Chicago start at $373 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from El Paso to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between El Paso and Chicago start at $518 from Fri, Jul 10 to Sun, Jul 12 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between El Paso and Chicago start at $244 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from El Paso to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between El Paso and Chicago starts at $390 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between El Paso and Chicago at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from El Paso to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.