Chicago (MDW) to El Paso (ELP) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to El Paso (ELP): Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,237 miles (1,991 km) apart. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Dallas and Denver and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from MDW to ELP
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

MDW to ELP with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dallas (DFW)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Denver (DEN)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Austin (AUS)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via San Antonio (SAT)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Southwest Airlines the whole way



MDW to ELP: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to ELP?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to El Paso (ELP).
How far is Chicago from El Paso by plane?
Chicago (MDW) and El Paso (ELP) are 1,237 miles (1,991 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does MDW to ELP cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for MDW to ELP with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and El Paso?
The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL), Denver (DEN), Austin (AUS) and San Antonio (SAT). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest 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.