Distance from Chicago to Las Vegas (United States)

The distance between Chicago, Illinois and Las Vegas, Nevada is 2,451 kilometers (1,523 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Las Vegas is situated in the southwestern part of the country, known for its vibrant entertainment scene. The straight-line distance between them is 2,451 kilometers, heading west.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Las Vegas is at 613 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Chicago to Las Vegas covers approximately 2800 kilometers, passing through major highways like I-80 and I-15, traversing states such as Iowa, Nebraska, and Utah before reaching Nevada.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City, Hoover Dam.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Las Vegas crosses diverse landscapes, including the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains, with notable landmarks like the Hoover Dam near the destination.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are spring and fall, avoiding the summer heat in Las Vegas and enjoying milder temperatures.

Climate

Las Vegas typically experiences hotter and drier conditions compared to Chicago, with significant temperature differences, especially in summer.

Accessibility

Las Vegas offers extensive accessibility features, including wheelchair-friendly hotels and casinos, more comprehensive than those typically found in Chicago.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 4-5 days
Motorcycle 1-2 days
Car 1-2 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
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Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Las Vegas, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 36.175° N 115.1372° W

Elevation: 613 m (2,011 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • North Las Vegas Airport (VGT)
  • McCarran International Airport (LAS)
  • Nellis Air Force Base (LSV)
  • Henderson Executive Airport (HSH)
  • Creech Air Force Base (INS)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Las Vegas

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Las Vegas to New York City 3,593 km
From Las Vegas to Los Angeles 368 km
From Las Vegas to Chicago 2,451 km
From Las Vegas to Houston 1,976 km
From Las Vegas to Phoenix 412 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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São Paulo, Brazil Belém, Brazil 2,452 km
Oslo, Norway Istanbul, Turkey 2,449 km
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Monterrey, Mexico Cleveland, United States 2,453 km
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San Salvador, El Salvador Caracas, Venezuela 2,453 km

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