There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MDW - LAS
6h 23m$126–349Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kingman Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegasbus Phoenix-Las Vegas
37h 31m$515–1,167Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US1200
38h 12m$292–467Drive 1,748.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Las Vegas Stripcar 1,748.1 mi
27h 16m$319–461Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane ORD - LAS
6h 42m$156–379Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane SBN - LAS
8h 4m$129–570Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane MKE - LAS
7h 46m$177–767
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip is to fly which costs $120 - $350 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $120 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Las Vegas Strip. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Las Vegas Bus Terminal via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Las Vegas Strip is 1543 miles. The road distance is 1758.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip without a car is to train and bus which takes 37h 31m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip, including transfers.
Chicago to Las Vegas Strip bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $120 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $470 and takes 38h 12m.
Chicago to Las Vegas Strip bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Las Vegas Strip is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:36 PM in Chicago and 1:36 PM in Las Vegas Strip.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Las Vegas Strip, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Las Vegas Strip via Denver Union Station and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 38h 12m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Colorado Springs
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kingman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from Kingman, AZ to Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $35–60
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Las Vegas Strip is 1758 miles. It takes approximately 27h 16m to drive from Chicago to Las Vegas Strip.
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