Conventions, sporting events and weekend celebrations bring Chicago travelers to Las Vegas year-round. Trade shows such as CES in January fill the city on weekdays, while big fights, concerts, the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November and bachelor or birthday groups fill the weekends. Harry Reid International is close to the Strip and has private terminals; Henderson Executive, south of the Strip, can be easier when the main airport is busy.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International | MDW / KMDW | departure · 2,442 km to LAS | Close-in airport on Chicago's South Side, about ten miles from the Loop; mixed traffic and a common choice for private flights to the city. |
| Chicago Executive | PWK / KPWK | departure · 2,434 km to LAS | Alternative. |
| Harry Reid International | LAS / KLAS | arrival | Las Vegas's main airport, minutes from the Strip; private terminals on the field, very busy on big event weekends. |
| Henderson Executive | HSH / KHND | arrival · 2,445 km from MDW | General aviation airport south of the Las Vegas Strip with no airline service; often quieter than Harry Reid on big event weekends. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 2,442 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 3 h 45 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 3 h 25 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 3 h 05 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 1.5 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 5.7 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Major events | CES in January, the Grand Prix in November, and big fights and concerts through the year. | Book early and consider Henderson Executive as the arrival airport. |
| Weekends | Group trips and celebrations. | Tell us the head count early; groups need larger cabins. |
Your dates and group size for Las Vegas.