$70+ 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — CHI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.
Round-trip from | $157 (Gotogate) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $70 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $296 |
Good round-trip deal | $341 or less |
Good one-way deal | $148 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:37 pmELP - ORD
1 stop9h 16mFrontier
Mon 10/2710:51 amORD - ELP
1 stop28h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/231:37 pmELP - MDW
1 stop9h 59mFrontier
Mon 10/275:10 amMDW - ELP
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/9![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:55 pmELP - MDW
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/168:30 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/43:54 pmELP - ORD
1 stop16h 43mFrontier
Tue 10/77:15 amORD - ELP
2 stops29h 10mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:15 amELP - MDW
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Wed 12/38:30 amMDW - ELP
Nonstop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 10/246:15 pmELP - ORD
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Sun 10/266:50 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 10/295:02 pmELP - ORD
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Mon 11/36:00 amORD - ELP
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$174
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:25 pmELP - MDW
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Fri 10/3112:30 pmMDW - ELP
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$174
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/112:39 pmELP - ORD
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Wed 10/157:15 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 35mFrontier
Deal found 9/11![Frontier logo]()
$176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/273:54 pmELP - ORD
1 stop16h 43mFrontier
Sat 10/48:25 amORD - ELP
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/10![Frontier logo]()
$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1512:45 pmELP - MDW
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 10/215:15 amMDW - ELP
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11![Southwest logo]()
$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:00 pmELP - ORD
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/37:15 amORD - ELP
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10![Southwest logo]()
$185
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from El Paso to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Chicago that are best for you.
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El Paso
Fly to
Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Wed 10/29
5:02 pm-12:59 am
1 stop6h 57m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 11/3
6:00 am-2:00 pm
1 stop9h 00m
$174
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
Thu 12/11
12:55 pm-4:50 pm
Nonstop2h 55m
Chicago Midway
Tue 12/16
5:25 am-10:20 am
1 stop5h 55m
$186
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Sat 10/4
2:35 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/11
3:35 pm-6:06 pm
Nonstop3h 31m
$187
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Fri 10/10
1:37 pm-12:59 am
1 stop10h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 10/15
7:15 am-1:50 pm
1 stop7h 35m
$187
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Fri 10/17
1:37 pm-12:59 am
1 stop10h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 10/20
6:50 am-12:52 pm
1 stop7h 02m
$197
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Wed 11/12
5:05 am-1:00 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/15
2:15 pm-9:15 pm
2 stops8h 00m
$210
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Sat 10/25
6:00 am-2:58 pm
1 stop7h 58m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/1
10:30 am-9:49 pm
2 stops12h 19m
$242
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Sat 11/1
6:00 am-4:50 pm
2 stops9h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/8
10:30 am-9:49 pm
2 stops12h 19m
$247
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Sat 11/1
8:00 am-12:10 pm
Nonstop3h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/8
5:58 pm-10:56 pm
1 stop5h 58m
$260
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Wed 10/1
1:50 pm-9:30 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/7
7:00 am-12:00 pm
1 stop6h 00m
$261
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Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago
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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 August 29, 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2025.
The most flights from ELP to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
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: 7h 05m.
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 September 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American 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.
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
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Top 4 airlines flying from El Paso to Chicago
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$133 | Average$217 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$438 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |