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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

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    1. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAS - MDW
    5h 10m
    $126–269

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Las Vegas to Cedar City, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 25m
    $297–559

  3. 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
    $644–1,361

  4. Drive 1,744 mi

    1. Drive from Las Vegas to Chicagocar car 1,744 mi
    27h 13m
    $319–460

  5. 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 24m
    $156–379

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    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 55m
    $217–869

  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 39m
    $203–828

Las Vegas to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration38h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$297Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,532.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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 to Chicago Bus Station via Cedar City, UT, Cedar City, and Denver Union Station in around 38h 25m.

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