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How to get from El Paso to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dallas: about 8h 17m including the connection. Other options: via Denver, Houston, Phoenix and Atlanta. Two tickets from $288.

Flights from El Paso to Chicago

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Best fares from El Paso to Chicago

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $161 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $260 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $161 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $161 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $161

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas
8h 17m
two tickets, via Houston
$288
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,251 mi (2,014 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
8h 17m
with the connection
El Paso to Dallas flight 2h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Chicago: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Chicago flight 2h 32m
two ticketsfrom $349
Via Denver
8h 18m
with the connection
El Paso to Denver flight 2h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Chicago flight 2h 28m
Via Houston
8h 23m
with the connection
El Paso to Houston flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Chicago: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.
Houston to Chicago flight 2h 28m
two ticketsfrom $288
Via Phoenix
8h 45m
with the connection
El Paso to Phoenix flight 2h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International. Departure to Chicago: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
Phoenix to Chicago flight 3h 20m
two ticketsfrom $318
Via Atlanta
9h 12m
with the connection
El Paso to Atlanta flight 4h 1m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m
two ticketsfrom $548

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.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from El Paso to Chicago?
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 El Paso to Chicago?
Via Dallas: 2h 45m to the connection, 2h 32m after it, about 8h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from El Paso to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Houston from $288. 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 El Paso and Chicago?
Dallas (8h 17m total), Denver (8h 18m total), Houston (8h 23m total), Phoenix (8h 45m total) and Atlanta (9h 12m total).
How far is Chicago from El Paso?
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.