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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $234.
Distance: 1519 miles (2446 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$202 Average price Cheapest | $626 Average price | $335 Average price | $361 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 38h 20m Average total duration 37h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 44h 36m Average total duration 44h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
7.3 - 14.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 6.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV:
A flight is $133 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $335 (€276).
A flight is $424 (€350) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $626 (€516).
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Train takes on average 37h 50m.
Bus takes on average 44h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV
How to get from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 AM62h00Chicago, IL8:15 PMLas Vegas, NV$2381One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:15 AM62h00Chicago, IL8:15 PMLas Vegas, NV$2381One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:25 PM39h10Chicago, IL8:35 AMLas Vegas, NV$3691One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:15 AM43h45Chicago, IL1:00 AMLas Vegas, NV$2971One-way0 transfers
3:50 AM66h30Chicago, IL10:20 PMLas Vegas, NV$3821One-way0 transfers
6:01 PM39h34Chicago, IL9:35 AMLas Vegas, NV$4481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV:
A flight is $133 (€110) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $335 (€276).
A flight is $424 (€350) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $626 (€516).
Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:
Train takes on average 37h 50m.
Bus takes on average 44h 6m.
- Around 71 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Las Vegas, NV as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Harry Reid International Airport.
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Las Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV.
- {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in {arrivalStation_3}.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Las Vegas, NV by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Las Vegas, NV by bus.
- Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, frontier airlines, Alaska Airlines to go to Las Vegas, NV by flight.
- 11 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, frontier airlines.
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