Direct flights from El Paso to Chicago
6 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from ELP to MDW.
Flight time: about 2h36m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in El Paso local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2769 | 9:28a | 2h42m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2769 | 9:36a | 2h39m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2272 | 10:17a | 2h29m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2272 | 10:29a | 2h33m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2272 | 10:42a | 2h36m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2272 | 1:31p | 2h35m | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (MDW)
El Paso International Airport (ELP) has 6 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of ELP and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from El Paso to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from El Paso (ELP) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 2h36m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from El Paso to Chicago?
Driving from El Paso to Chicago takes about 21h 52m behind the wheel — roughly 1,486 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h36m.