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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAS - MDW
    5h 17m
    $136–349

  2. Fly to South Bend, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LAS - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    7h 30m
    $118–481

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1200
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    39h 10m
    $311–472

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Kingman Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    40h 10m

  5. Drive  1,744 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Chicagocar car 1,744 mi
    27h 14m
    $319–460

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAS - ORD
    5h 30m
    $146–329

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $191–743

Las Vegas to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration39h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$311Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,532.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Las Vegas Downtown to Chicago Bus Station via Las Vegas Bus Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 39h 10m.

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