Flights from Chicago to El Paso
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dallas
- 6h 30m
- two tickets, via Phoenix
- $134
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,251 mi (2,014 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
6h 30m
with the connection
Chicago to Dallas
flight 2h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to El Paso: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to El Paso
flight 50m
two ticketsfrom $299
Via Denver
6h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $225
Via Houston
7h 5m
with the connection
Chicago to Houston
flight 3h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to El Paso: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to El Paso
flight 1h 5m
two ticketsfrom $297
Via Phoenix
7h 10m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $134
Via Atlanta
7h 30m
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to El Paso
Chicago to Albuquerque
Albuquerque: 230 mi (370 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 17m
from $204
Chicago to Phoenix
Phoenix: 345 mi (556 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 55m
from $54
Chicago to Austin
Austin: 528 mi (849 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 1m
from $143
Chicago to Denver
Denver: 558 mi (898 km) from El Paso, flight 2h 50m
from $55
Chicago to Monterrey
Monterrey: 562 mi (904 km) from El Paso, flight 3h 40m
Chicago to Dallas
Dallas: 570 mi (918 km) from El Paso, flight 2h 40m
from $118
To El Paso from cities closest to Chicago
Atlanta to El Paso
Atlanta: 589 mi (948 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 26m
New York to El Paso
New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 6h
from $253
Dallas to El Paso
Dallas: 805 mi (1,295 km) from Chicago, flight 50m
from $88
Denver to El Paso
Denver: 918 mi (1,477 km) from Chicago, flight 50m
from $148
Houston to El Paso
Houston: 942 mi (1,516 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m
from $153
Phoenix to El Paso
Phoenix: 1,452 mi (2,336 km) from Chicago, flight 15m
from $94
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to El Paso?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to El Paso?
Via Dallas: 2h 40m to the connection, 50m after it, about 6h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to El Paso with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $134. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and El Paso?
Dallas (6h 30m total), Denver (6h 40m total), Houston (7h 5m total), Phoenix (7h 10m total) and Atlanta (7h 30m total).
How far is El Paso from Chicago?
1,251 mi (2,014 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.