How to travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV

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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 $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 48m. 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 $78, and a train costs an average of $239.

Distance: 1519 miles (2446 km)

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$240

Average price

Cheapest

$484

Average price

$344

Average price

7h 48m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 48m

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3h 0m

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38h 22m

Average total duration

37h 52m

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30m

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45h 6m

Average total duration

44h 36m

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7.3 - 14.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 2.2kg

CO2 emissions

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2.4 - 6.1kg

CO2 emissions

Spirit Airlines

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Amtrak

Most popular train company

Greyhound

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from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV

How to get from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Frontier AirlinesF92799 · F94683
    6:13 PM7h43
    O'Hare International Airport
    11:56 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Frontier AirlinesF92799 · F94683
    6:13 PM7h43
    O'Hare International Airport
    11:56 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $1921One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA3323
    10:15 PM4h07
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:22 AMHarry Reid International Airport
    $4921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak3 Southwest Chief · 8003 AMTRAK
    2:25 PM38h05
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    2:30 AMLas Vegas, NV
    $12431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak3 Southwest Chief · 8003 AMTRAK
    2:25 PM38h25
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    2:50 AMLas Vegas, NV
    $12431One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    12:25 PM39h10
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    1:35 AMLas Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    12:15 AM43h45
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    6:00 PMLas Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV
    $2361One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined · undefined
    11:10 PM44h50
    Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
    6:00 PMLas Vegas, S Las Vegas Blvd (Forever 21), NV
    $2551One-way
    3 transfers
  • Frontier AirlinesF93135 · F91965
    7:30 AM18h05
    O'Hare International Airport
    11:35 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $2001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Frontier AirlinesF91483 · F91765
    2:29 PM7h42
    O'Hare International Airport
    8:11 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $2411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Frontier AirlinesF92198 · F93923
    4:34 PM8h20
    O'Hare International Airport
    10:54 PMHarry Reid International Airport
    $2411One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV

Travel to Las Vegas, NV easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Las Vegas, NV including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV is a flight with an average price of $78 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV:

A flight is $95 (€78) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $173 (€141).

A flight is $161 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV costing on average $239 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Las Vegas, NV take longer:

Train takes on average 38h 5m.

Bus takes on average 39h 34m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV is approximately 1519 miles (2446 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV is:
  • Around 62 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Harry Reid International Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Las Vegas, 1st St (Downtown), NV.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Las Vegas, NV by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Las Vegas, NV by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Las Vegas, NV by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV:
  • 10 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Las Vegas, NV often also extend their vacation to go to Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Bullhead City, AZ, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Las Vegas, NV and these popular destinations at a great price.
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