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How to get fromChicago to Las Vegasby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Las Vegas by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    5h 35m
    $126–269

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kingman Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Kingman Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    38h 37m
    $648–1,282

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to Las Vegasbus bus
    38h 40m
    $299–555

  4. Drive 1,744.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Las Vegascar car 1,744.4 mi
    27h 10m
    $319–460

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    5h 51m
    $156–379

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane SBN - LAS
    7h 25m
    $187–768

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MKE - LAS
    7h 3m
    $214–874

Chicago to Las Vegas by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration38h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$648Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Las Vegas, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Las Vegas via Denver Union Station, Cedar City, and Cedar City, UT in around 38h 40m.

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