$86+ Cheap flights from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (CHI)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated juillet 29, 2025.
Round-trip from | $228 (Frontier) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $86 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $365 |
Good round-trip deal | $333 or less |
Good one-way deal | $224 or less |
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Cheapest flights from El Paso to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juillet 29, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from El Paso to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juillet 29, 2025.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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Return
Price
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
mer. 10/29
10:35 am-8:19 pm
1 stop8h 44m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
dim. 11/2
5:00 am-11:36 am
1 stop7h 36m
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
sam. 8/2
1:33 pm-8:54 pm
1 stop6h 21m
Chicago Midway
ven. 8/15
12:35 pm-12:48 pm
1 stop25h 13m
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
mar. 10/28
6:00 am-10:14 am
Nonstop3h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sam. 11/1
8:43 pm-11:25 pm
Nonstop3h 42m
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
mer. 9/10
11:55 am-3:55 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
Chicago Midway
sam. 9/13
11:05 am-1:10 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
sam. 9/27
1:16 pm-9:10 pm
1 stop6h 54m
Chicago Midway
mar. 9/30
6:00 am-12:11 pm
1 stop7h 11m
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
mer. 8/27
1:12 pm-10:37 pm
1 stop8h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mer. 9/17
11:05 am-10:03 pm
2 stops11h 58m
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
mar. 9/23
8:25 am-12:45 pm
Nonstop3h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ven. 9/26
7:53 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop3h 37m
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
mar. 8/26
6:10 am-3:20 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 9/15
7:00 am-11:55 am
1 stop5h 55m
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
mer. 10/1
1:33 pm-9:28 pm
1 stop6h 55m
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
lun. 10/27
1:21 pm-10:38 pm
1 stop8h 17m
Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago
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Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from El Paso to Chicago
How far ahead should I book a flight from El Paso to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from El Paso to Chicago. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from El Paso to Chicago, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from El Paso to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ELP to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from El Paso to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juillet 29, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from El Paso to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 69% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
Weekly flight availability from El Paso to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from El Paso to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated juillet 29, 2025.
The most flights from ELP to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from El Paso to Chicago?
What’s the top layover airport for flights from El Paso to Chicago?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from El Paso to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Dallas (DAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from El Paso to Chicago on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from El Paso to Chicago?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from El Paso to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Austin (AUS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $463.
What’s the fastest layover option from El Paso to Chicago?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Austin (AUS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from El Paso to Chicago?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from El Paso to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dallas (DAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 15m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated juillet 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from El Paso to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
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Ila,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Top 4 airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from El Paso to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated juillet 29, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$130 | Average$217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$404 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$259 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |