Flying from Chicago to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Las Vegas departing from either of these.
When it comes to where you'll hop off the plane, Las Vegas's chief hub is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
A direct flight from Chicago to Las Vegas takes on average 3 hours 53 minutes. The timezone in Las Vegas is UTC-7, which makes it 2 hours behind Chicago.
With 124 flights a week between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Chicago to Las Vegas with United Airlines at 06:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ORD to LAS is with Spirit Airlines at 23:10.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to Las Vegas.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's licence or an ID card. Add them to your packing checklist once you've booked cheap flights from Chicago to Las Vegas.
Flying from Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Chicago to Las Vegas, you can catch one from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Get from ORD to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) without any stops.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Chicago to Las Vegas departing ORD include:
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Chicago to Las Vegas. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Las Vegas or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Rather start your trip at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? This popular terminal also offers nonstop flights from Chicago to Las Vegas — get ready to travel straight to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
Take a direct flight from Chicago to Las Vegas with Frontier Airlines. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of MDW.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Las Vegas. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between O'Hare International Airport and Las Vegas:
Eppley Airfield Airport (OMA)
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
MDW is around 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 21 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 46 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your flight from Chicago to Las Vegas:
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour if you're using public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Las Vegas, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near LAS:
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Las Vegas
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Las Vegas is ر.ق. 127. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 254. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from Chicago to Las Vegas, book your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Chicago to Las Vegas. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Las Vegas
May is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Las Vegas, while October is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Las Vegas based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Las Vegas is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Chicago to Las Vegas in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Chicago to Las Vegas in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Las Vegas
Start your Las Vegas trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Las Vegas, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are attractions you won't want to skip in Las Vegas.
Complete your Las Vegas trip with a car rental
Browse our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Chicago to Las Vegas. Whether you're after a compact ride, spacious sedan or something more luxurious, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
