Flight times, frequencies, and airlines operating this route change regularly. Always check current schedules and fares directly with airlines or a booking platform.
Route Overview
Chicago to Las Vegas is a popular leisure route, particularly for weekend getaways. Both O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW) airports offer flights to Las Vegas, with Midway often serving budget carriers. The route is well-served with multiple daily departures.
Travel Tips
Midway (MDW) is served by Southwest Airlines, which frequently offers competitive fares on this route.
Book early for holiday weekends and New Year's Eve, when Las Vegas demand from Chicago is very high.
The flight is approximately 3.75 hours westbound — comfortable for a long weekend trip.
Consider the time zone difference: Las Vegas is in the Pacific Time Zone, 2 hours behind Chicago (Central Time).
Getting to/from Chicago
Blue Line CTA to downtown (~45 min). Metra commuter rail from O'Hare Transfer. Taxis and rideshare available.
Getting to/from Las Vegas
No direct rail to Strip. Taxis, rideshare, and shuttle buses widely available. ~15 min to Strip.
Route Facts
- Primary Route
- ORD → LAS
- Flight Time
- Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes westbound; approximately 4 hours 15 minutes eastbound
- Distance
- Approximately 1,520 miles (2,446 km)