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How to get fromLas Vegas to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Las Vegas to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    7h 25m
    $162–618

  2. Bus to Albuquerque International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    7h 49m
    $152–528

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    23h 7m
    $370–800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Denverbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    26h 45m
    $226–384

  5. Drive 1,189.1 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Chicagocar car 1,189.1 mi
    20h 34m
    $217–314

  6. Bus, shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to ABQ Alvarado Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAF - ORD
    9h 29m
    $207–533

Las Vegas to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,258.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $370–800 and the journey takes 23h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Station via Denver, 18th St & California St, Union Station Gate B2, and Denver Union Station in around 26h 45m.

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