Distance from Las Vegas to Chicago (United States)

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

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Las Vegas is located in the southwestern United States, while Chicago is situated in the Midwest, highlighting the geographical diversity between the two major urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 2,451 kilometers, heading northeast.

Las Vegas is situated at an altitude of 613 meters above sea level, while Chicago is at 180 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Las Vegas to Chicago covers approximately 2800 km, passing through major highways such as I-15, I-70, and I-55, traversing states like Utah, Colorado, and Missouri.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Grand Canyon, Rocky Mountains, Gateway Arch, Mississippi River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Las Vegas to Chicago crosses deserts, mountains, and plains, with landmarks like the Grand Canyon and Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant city events, avoiding summer heat and winter snow.

Climate

Chicago experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Las Vegas, which has a desert climate with hot summers.

Accessibility

Chicago offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, more developed than Las Vegas, which is car-dependent.

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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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)
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)

Other distances from Las Vegas

Distance 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

Other distances from Chicago

Distances 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

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Oslo, Norway Istanbul, Turkey 2,449 km
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San Salvador, El Salvador Caracas, Venezuela 2,453 km

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