Flying from Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP) taking off from either of these bases.
Hop on a direct Chicago to El Paso International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 3 hours 30 minutes.
El Paso is one hour behind Chicago. El Paso International Airport is located in El Paso, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with American Airlines at 8:40pm. Go for the first ORD to ELP departure operated by American Airlines at 9:40am if you'd rather not wait around.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to ELP. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP) operate out of this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Chicago to El Paso International Airport with American Airlines. This leading airline operates services from ORD.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with American Airlines between ORD and ELP.
Among carriers on this route, United Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Consider starting your journey from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can book a direct Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to ELP can be booked with Southwest Airlines.
On the MDW to ELP route, Southwest Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Your best bet is Southwest Airlines. 83.02% of its flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and El Paso International Airport touch down as planned.
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport land on time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to El Paso International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Have a late flight from Chicago to El Paso International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ELP and turn in quicker:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to El Paso International Airport flight.
ELP is located at 6701 Convair Dr..
Getting from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to central El Paso
The centre of El Paso is around 11 kilometres from El Paso International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It'll take around 2 hours 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
At the moment, 65 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to El Paso International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 129 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to ELP. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit El Paso. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to El Paso International Airport (ELP), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Chicago to ELP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in El Paso, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to El Paso International Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF).
More about El Paso
Start your El Paso trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to El Paso International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Franklin Mountains State Park, Franklin Mountains State Park and Chapoteo Water Park are essential stops on your El Paso itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Roswell is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen El Paso. Around 241 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Spaceport Park, Downtown Historic District and Roswell Spacewalk.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Alamogordo, about 129 kilometres north of El Paso. Alameda Park Zoo, Tularosa Basin Museum of History and Alamogordo Historic Downtown are the start of reasons to visit.
