What is the travel distance from Las Vegas to Chicago?

Las Vegas and Chicago are 1518 miles (2449 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Las Vegas to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Las Vegas to Chicago start their journey at South Strip Transfer Terminal and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Museum of Contemporary Art, The Field Museum, Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Conservatory.

Bus Las Vegas to Chicago from $189 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Las Vegas to Chicago on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00pm	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
	9:15pm	South Strip Transfer Terminal	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	9:00pm	LAS McCarran Airport	1d 15h	2:42pm	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	5:50pm	Strip	2d 8h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	3:40pm	Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal	2d 10h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Get from Las Vegas to Chicago

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

31bus per day

2d 13hAverage Duration

1515 milesDistance

61kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,373 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Las Vegas Chicago recent customer reviews

The overall experience was fine. However, all of my under-the-bus luggage was lost, so I'm pretty bummed about that.

Lilyann G.

June 2, 2021

very bad experience. The hygiene was very bad the bathroom was very dirty and the whole bus smelled nasty because how dirty the bathroom was.

Ildelisa S.

April 12, 2021

I couldn't charger my phone and i was put off at a diffrent lication than whats on my ticket

Willie D.

September 9, 2019

Amtrak

4/55,585 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,319 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Chicago?

Stops in Las Vegas

A - South Strip Transfer Terminal

B - Edmond Town Center

C - Las Vegas Airport

D - Harrahs Casino

E - Caesar's Palace

F - 1st St

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Las Vegas to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Las Vegas to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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The cheapest trip from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $199

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $199 to $2,608 for a bus ticket from Las Vegas, NV, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $199 which is on 2025-11-20.