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.

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Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: June 25 at 10:45pm
Departure city: Las Vegas
Departure location: Strip
Arrival time: June 28 at 4:35pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 15h
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: June 25 at 9:15pm
Departure city: Las Vegas
Departure location: South Strip Transfer Terminal
Arrival time: June 27 at 3:27pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 16h
Departure time: June 25 at 9:00pm
Departure city: Las Vegas
Departure location: LAS McCarran Airport
Arrival time: June 27 at 3:27pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 16h
Departure time: June 25 at 5:00am
Departure city: Las Vegas
Departure location: Strip
Arrival time: June 27 at 4:35pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 9h
Departure time: June 25 at 3:40pm
Departure city: Las Vegas
Departure location: Las Vegas S Strip Transit Terminal
Arrival time: June 28 at 3:40am
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 10h

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Bus Las Vegas to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$258

Average bus trip duration2d 12h

Number of daily buses31.444444444444446

Earliest bus departure12:15am

Distance1521 miles (2453 km)

Latest bus departure11:45pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,059 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

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

FlixBus

3.5/59,218 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Amtrak

4/55,230 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

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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 for your trip Las Vegas, NV, US - Chicago

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

06/22

$277

06/23

$355

Today

$458

06/25

$262

06/26

$227

06/27

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06/29

$142

The cheapest trip from Las Vegas to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 29, 2025 with a price of $142

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

You can expect to pay from $142 to $1,559 for a bus ticket from Las Vegas to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $142 which is on 2025-06-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Las Vegas to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Las Vegas to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Las Vegas to Chicago.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Las Vegas to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Las Vegas to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Greyhound Las Vegas Chicago recent customer reviews

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Where are the popular stops in Las Vegas and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Las Vegas, NV, US - Chicago

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?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Las Vegas by bus?

You can also go to Chicago by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

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