Travelling from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Start your adventure at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the main airport in Las Vegas. Look for flights from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) that take off from this base.
Book a direct flight from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 45 minutes.
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city operates in the UTC-5 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Las Vegas.
With 386 direct flights a week between the two airports, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. Spirit Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:19. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from LAS to ORD is with United at 23:59.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Las Vegas to ORD. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
October is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like July Fourth, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate out of this terminal.
Direct flights from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport are offered by a variety of airlines at LAS. Get on board with any of these:
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
For a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport, 42 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from 85 €. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Las Vegas to ORD when you book 8 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey are typically at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Chicago, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Chicago. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Las Vegas to ORD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to O'Hare International Airport:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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