Chicago trip from Las Vegas (LAS): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night Chicago trip from Las Vegas (LAS) runs about $1,904 to $2,284 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Hyatt Regency Chicago · 4★ | $590 | $800 | $720 | $174 | $2,284 |
| Best value | Delta via Salt Lake City | Loop hostel, private room · 2★ | $610 | $400 | $720 | $174 | $1,904 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Loop hostel, private room · 2★ | $670 | $400 | $720 | $174 | $1,964 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- Art Institute of Chicago$64 for 2
- Portillo's hot dogsOrder: Chicago-style hot dog and the chocolate cake · in your food budget
Day 2
- Field Museum$60 for 2
- Al's Italian beefOrder: Italian beef, dipped, with hot giardiniera · in your food budget
Day 3
- Girl & the GoatOrder: Wood-oven roasted pig face · $50 for 2 over your food budget
Day 4
- Lou Malnati's deep dishOrder: Deep dish with sausage on the buttercrust · in your food budget
Flights from Las Vegas (LAS)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit non-stop | non-stop | 3h 42m | $460 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Salt Lake City | 1 stop | 6h 09m | $500 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 3h 42m | $590 |
| Delta via Salt Lake City | 1 stop | 6h 09m | $610 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 3h 42m | $670 |
| American non-stop | non-stop | 3h 42m | $670 |
Food: about $90 a person a day
Breakfast$15
Lunch$20
Dinner$45
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Lou Malnati's deep dishOrder: Deep dish with sausage on the buttercrust · about $25 a person
- Portillo's hot dogsOrder: Chicago-style hot dog and the chocolate cake · about $12 a person
- AlineaOrder: The tasting menu, ending with the edible balloon · about $350 a person
- Al's Italian beefOrder: Italian beef, dipped, with hot giardiniera · about $12 a person
- Girl & the GoatOrder: Wood-oven roasted pig face · about $70 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to Chicago from Las Vegas (LAS)?
About $1,904 to $2,284 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago?
Spirit non-stop at about $460 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Chicago?
About $90 a person a day at mid-range places, or $720 for 2 over 4 days.
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