United States · 1,236 miles (1,989 km)

El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,236 miles (1,989 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Denver and Austin and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ELP to ORD

  • American Airlines logo
    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book ELP to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ELP to ORD with one stop

11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +1

ELP to ORD: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ELP to ORD?

American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is El Paso from Chicago by plane?

El Paso (ELP) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,236 miles (1,989 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ELP to ORD award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ELP to ORD cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ELP to ORD with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between El Paso and Chicago?

The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Austin (AUS), San Antonio (SAT) and Nashville (BNA). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.