$78+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ELP — CHI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from El Paso to Chicago
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 January 29, 2026.
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 January 29, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2712:34 pm
ELP
- ORD
2 stops33h 43m
Frontier
Fri 3/66:30 pm
ORD
- ELP
1 stop25h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1912:24 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Tue 2/246:02 pm
ORD
- ELP
2 stops20h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$175
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1912:24 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/2311:46 am
ORD
- ELP
2 stops27h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/282:34 pm
ELP
- ORD
2 stops16h 00m
Frontier
Thu 3/1210:53 am
ORD
- ELP
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1912:24 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Fri 2/272:35 pm
ORD
- ELP
1 stop24h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/29![Frontier logo]()
$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:24 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Sun 3/111:52 am
ORD
- ELP
2 stops24h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:30 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop28h 27m
Frontier
Tue 3/248:55 pm
ORD
- ELP
2 stops22h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$212
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/249:51 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop7h 17m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:55 pm
ORD
- ELP
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/217:30 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Tue 3/248:55 pm
ORD
- ELP
2 stops22h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27![Frontier logo]()
$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:30 pm
ELP
- ORD
1 stop28h 27m
Frontier
Mon 4/62:29 pm
ORD
- ELP
1 stop29h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28![Frontier logo]()
$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/247:20 am
ELP
- MDW
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Tue 3/34:25 pm
MDW
- ELP
1 stop5h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26![Southwest logo]()
$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:26 pm
ELP
- MDW
1 stop8h 05m
Delta
Thu 2/266:00 am
MDW
- ELP
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Deal found 1/29![Delta logo]()
$269
Find 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 January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $163 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $78 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $515 |
Good round-trip deal | $390 or less |
Good one-way deal | $223 or less |
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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from El Paso to Chicago that are best for you.
Fly from
El Paso
Fly to
Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Thu 2/19
12:24 pm-11:14 pm
1 stop9h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/27
2:35 pm-6:19 pm
2 stops28h 44m
$213
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Wed 2/18
2:36 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/25
8:53 am-4:05 pm
1 stop8h 12m
$251
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
Tue 2/24
1:26 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop8h 07m
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/3
6:00 am-12:27 pm
1 stop7h 27m
$251
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Tue 2/24
12:15 pm-9:28 pm
1 stop8h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/3
2:40 pm-9:22 pm
1 stop7h 42m
$251
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
Tue 2/24
1:20 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop4h 40m
Chicago Midway
Tue 3/3
2:35 pm-8:35 pm
2 stops7h 00m
$256
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Fri 3/27
7:30 pm-12:38 am
1 stop28h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/6
2:29 pm-6:34 pm
1 stop29h 05m
$257
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Fri 2/27
2:36 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop7h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/1
8:52 am-11:54 am
Nonstop4h 02m
$259
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Fri 2/20
1:26 pm-9:01 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/28
3:21 pm-9:13 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$260
El PasoChicago
ELP - ORD
ELPORD
El Paso
Thu 2/19
2:36 pm-10:52 pm
1 stop7h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/24
8:53 am-4:05 pm
1 stop8h 12m
$260
El PasoChicago
ELP - MDW
ELPMDW
El Paso
Fri 2/20
6:20 am-2:35 pm
1 stop7h 15m
Chicago Midway
Thu 2/26
5:50 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop5h 35m
$269
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Compare providers for flights from El Paso to Chicago
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from El Paso to Chicago in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on El Paso-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from El Paso-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on El Paso-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for El Paso-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from El Paso to Chicago
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from El Paso with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 January 23, 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from El Paso to Chicago, you should look to book at least 85 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from El Paso to Chicago (average of $148). Flying from El Paso to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $285). 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 January 29, 2026.
When flying from El Paso to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
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 January 29, 2026.
The most flights from ELP to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from El Paso to Chicago?
How often are flights from El Paso to Chicago delayed?
About 8% of weekly flights between El Paso and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 129 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for El Paso to Chicago flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on El Paso to Chicago flights?
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 January 29, 2026.
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.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentIla,Mar 2025
HOU - DAL
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.6
Overall
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
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 January 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$133 | Average$243 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$247 | Average$406 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$418 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |