Las Vegas to Chicago (LAS–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAS–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,511 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, EK, LH, LX, OS, SN, TK | 62 | 32Q, 738, 739, B39M | 3h17-3h56 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, EK, LH, LX, OS, SN, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 40 | 738 | 3h39-4h02 | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A21N | 3h26 | – | Y4 | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Las Vegas
| Metric | LAS→ORD | SGU→ORD | PSP→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAS | – | 112 mi | 174 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 308 | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 51m | 2h 19m | 3h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAS: PDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
The airport is 5 miles from the Strip; ride-shares and taxis take 10–20 minutes from the Strip ($15–25). There is no rail link.The Las Vegas Monorail does not serve the airport. RTC bus Route 109 connects the airport to the Strip ($2, 20–30 min), but luggage handling is inconvenient. Hotel shuttles from major resorts are the most hassle-free option and often free for guests.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
LAS–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Las Vegas to Chicago O'Hare: Leisure Corridor with Business Red-Eye Demand
LAS–ORD is a high-frequency transcontinental corridor connecting the country's entertainment capital with the Midwest's largest hub. United, American, Southwest, Spirit, and Frontier all compete for the roughly 140 weekly departures. Flight time westbound runs 3 hours 45 minutes; eastbound is closer to 3 hours 15 minutes with typical tailwinds. The passenger mix skews heavily leisure, which drives pronounced weekend capacity surges and deeply discounted midweek fares from both ultra-low-cost carriers and the mainline carriers fighting for the same seats.
O'Hare as an Onward Connection
Travelers routing through Chicago will find O'Hare's United hub offers connections to nearly every midsize US city. American's Terminal 3 operation provides a secondary domestic bank. The Blue Line CTA train runs 24 hours between O'Hare and the Loop, taking 45 minutes and costing $5, making it the most reliable option from late evening arrivals when taxi and rideshare surge pricing is common. O'Hare winter weather is the primary operational risk on this route: deicing and ground stops can add 60 to 90 minutes to departure times between December and February.