$75 Cheap Flights from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD)

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Cheap Flights from El Paso to Chicago (ELP-ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $75 for one-way flights and $157 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$157 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $157 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 9
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$160 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $160 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$160 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 23 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $160 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Tue, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 12
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$165 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $165 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$167 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $167 found 1 day ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$169 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $169 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 11 - Thu, Oct 30
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$170 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Thu, Oct 30, priced at $170 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Dec 9
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$173 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Tue, Dec 9, priced at $173 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$173 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 17 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $173 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Thu, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 6
ELP
El Paso
ORD
Chicago
$237 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from El Paso to Chicago, returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $237 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $149 - $409 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Chicago

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Midway Intl. MDW. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $259
MDW
Midway Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $259
Flights from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD)
Origin airport
El Paso Intl.
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$156
Distance
1236 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 52 mins

El Paso to Chicago Flights

The cheapest times to fly from El Paso to Chicago

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from El Paso to Chicago are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from El Paso to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from El Paso to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from El Paso to Chicago

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from El Paso to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $75 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap El Paso to Chicago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your El Paso to Chicago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $75 or cheap return flight from $157 from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
October is the least expensive month to fly from ELP to ORD. Avoiding peak travel times is often the key to scoring lower fares.
Which airlines fly direct from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
You can fly nonstop from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The cheapest airline to offer flights between El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) and O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) can change depending on when you want to travel. American Airlines and United Airlines are just some of the choices offering well-priced fares. Use Expedia's search tool to compare airlines in one place and find the right ELP to ORD flight that fits your budget.
How many flights per day from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
With, on average, 2 direct flights that operate from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) every day, you'll be soaring through the skies in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Flights between ELP and ORD are busiest at 12 PM. For a more relaxed trip and potentially cheaper prices, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from ELP to ORD?
If you fly on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of options for flights from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
What is the earliest flight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 12:34PM UTC-7, leaving from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP). You'll be flying for roughly 3h 16m, landing at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at approximately 4:50PM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
It takes about 3 hours and 13 minutes to travel the 1,250 mi from ELP to ORD.
What airline has the least delays from ELP to ORD?
Consider traveling with Alaska Airlines if you'd like to go straight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) without any holdups. This carrier has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 93%. Want to get notified of any changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
To avoid potential delays on the El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Chicago from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP)?
You can land at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) or Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) when traveling to Chicago on a direct flight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from ELP to ORD are usually more expensive. To secure the cheapest rates, start looking for flights well in advance. That being said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to land a cheap fare right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book an ELP to ORD flight and hotel package?
Booking an ELP to ORD flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the convenience of organizing your travels all in one place. Pick from our extensive range of accommodations and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from El Paso Intl. Airport (ELP) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
You can usually reschedule or cancel your ELP to ORD flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional charges may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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