Distance From Las Vegas East Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

The distance from Las Vegas East Airport () to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 1031 miles or 1659 kilometers or 896 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Las Vegas ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Las Vegas and Chicago takes around 2 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Las Vegas East Airport, Las Vegas, United States to Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States is 2 hours 22 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MDW

Kilometers		1659 km
Statute Miles		1031 miles
Nautical Miles		896 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 22 minutes

Las Vegas East Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport Flight Route Map - to MDW Flight Path

Location of Las Vegas East Airport & Chicago Midway International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Las Vegas to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Las Vegas, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MDW

Time difference between Las Vegas (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 1 Hours.
Chicago time is 1 Hours ahead of Las Vegas.

Location	Local Time
Las Vegas (United States)	2026-03-22, 05:42:48 MDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-03-22, 06:42:48 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Las Vegas East Airport ( / ) Las Vegas, United States

Destination

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States