Travelling from Las Vegas to Chicago: what you need to know
Las Vegas's main airport is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Check out your options for flying out of this terminal when searching for flights from Las Vegas to Chicago.
The primary hubs where you can touch down in Chicago are O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Book a direct Las Vegas to Chicago flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago two hours ahead of Las Vegas.
The most popular route for flights from Las Vegas to Chicago is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Take your pick of 94 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from LAS to ORD is the 00:19 Spirit Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 23:59 with American Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your Las Vegas to Chicago flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a popular month like October, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Chicago
At the moment, $91 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Chicago. The cheapest price for a return flight is $175. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap Las Vegas to Chicago flights, book your trip two months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas to Chicago. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Take off from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) on a direct flight from Las Vegas to Chicago. You can land at these Chicago airports from LAS:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
These are some of the top airlines offering direct Las Vegas to Chicago plane tickets from LAS:
LAS is around 10 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Whether you're taking an early flight from Las Vegas to Chicago or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that take off from LAS land on time.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Las Vegas to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Travel at your own pace with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and discover more of Chicago and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your trip.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 14 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Las Vegas to Chicago, it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Las Vegas to Chicago, rest your head at a hotel near MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car easy and quick. These companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Las Vegas to Chicago has arrived. Central Chicago is about 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to by car.
If you're using public transport, the journey time is around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Begin your travels without worrying about how to reach your destination with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable companies here like Budget, Alamo and National.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Las Vegas to Chicago is always a good idea. As well as better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Las Vegas to Chicago. To escape the crowds, visit Chicago in January.
When booking your Las Vegas to Chicago tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Las Vegas to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Chicago, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
