Las Vegas from Chicago, 16 – 18 Oct: £721 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Frontier from O'Hare, 4h 16m, landing 5:46 PM Friday
- $303 per person, $24 below the typical fare on this route
- Clear forecast, highs 79–82°F, rain chance 5% or less
The catch: Resort fees and checked bags aren't in the $957; a checked bag is about $240 for two, and TI has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you two want a quick Strip weekend of shows, food and pools; skip it if casino crowds wear you out.
Worth it for the two of you: $957 for two, all in, which is the flights at $606 plus Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection at $351, with taxes and fees included. Resort fees and bags aren't in that total. It's Oct 16–18, 2026, 2 nights, on a Frontier nonstop leaving O'Hare at 3:30 PM Friday.
The total, before you go
£721 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £457 |
| Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £265 |
| The total, before you go | £721 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£18 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£228 per person, return
£457 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · nonstop · 4h 16m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 3:30 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 5:46 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £228 | nonstop | 4h 16m |
| Frontier | £245 | 1 stop | 19h 55m |
| Frontier | £254 | 1 stop | 12h 45m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 03:16 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $303 per person as we found it, $24 below the typical fare on this route, and it carries a Lowest in 30 days badge. Across the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $303 to $418, so this one sits at the bottom of that range. Flights plus the hotel come to $957 for two, all in, before resort fees, bags and spending money. We put spending at $520 for two, which makes a fuller budget $1,477. The weather lines up too: the forecast shows clear skies all three days, highs of 79°F to 82°F and lows of 69°F to 72°F, so a pool afternoon and a night walk both work. Since the flight leaves at 3:30 PM Friday, you can head out mid-afternoon and be on the Strip by dinner. Prices change, so these are the numbers at the time we checked.
The kind of trip this is
A fast city weekend built around food, shows and nightlife, plus a desert drive if you want some open space. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like a full schedule: pool by day, dinner and a show at night, late walks past the fountains. The pace is quick, two nights and a lot of neon, so plan one big thing a day and leave room to wander.
Weather in Las Vegas, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 79–82°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 81 °F | 69 °F | 5% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 79 °F | 69 °F | 4% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 82 °F | 72 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Las Vegas
Our best-value pick is Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection at $351 for the 2 nights ($176 a night), rated 7.8 from 9,783 reviews. It's the hotel in the $957 total, but it has no free cancellation. The top-rated pick is Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino at $565 for the stay ($283 a night), rated 8.1 from 13,177 reviews, with free cancellation. On a tighter budget, Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park is $224 ($112 a night), rated 6.8 from 16,242 reviews, and it's free to cancel too. All three are on the Strip. Center Strip puts you near Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan, and North Strip has Resorts World and Fontainebleau at calmer prices.
Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection
£265 for 2 nights, two guests · £133 a night
See roomsPlanet Hollywood Resort & Casino
£426 for 2 nights, two guests · £213 a night
See roomsCircus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park
£169 for 2 nights, two guests · £84 a night
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Where in Las Vegas
- Center Strip: Bellagio, Caesars and the Cosmopolitan in the thick of it.
- South Strip: Mandalay Bay, the Sphere area and the Allegiant Stadium end.
- North Strip: Resorts World and Fontainebleau at calmer prices.
- Downtown / Fremont Street: Vintage casinos, cheaper rooms and the canopy light show.
- Off-Strip: Red Rock Resort and the Rio for locals' rates and pools.
What to do in Las Vegas
- Watch the Bellagio fountains at night after dinner on the Center Strip.
- See a show at the Sphere or a Cirque du Soleil production on Saturday night.
- Drive the Red Rock Canyon scenic loop on a clear morning.
- Walk the Fremont Street Experience downtown under the canopy light show.
- Day-trip to the Hoover Dam or Valley of Fire if you'd rather see desert than casinos.
- Book a pool cabana at a dayclub for a warm afternoon.
Tours and tickets in Las Vegas
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Flight time | 4h 16m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,524 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Las Vegas costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £457 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection) | £265 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,113 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Chicago to Las Vegas
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £228 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £228 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £246 |
| Price checks | 11 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Las Vegas.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Las Vegas is 2 hours behind Chicago.
- The nonstop leaves O'Hare (ORD) at 3:30 PM Friday, Oct 16, and lands at Harry Reid International (LAS) at 5:46 PM local time.
- The $957 covers flights and the hotel with taxes and fees; resort fees, checked bags and spending money are extra.
- Planet Hollywood and Circus Circus offer free cancellation; Treasure Island does not.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for a couple or friends who want a Strip weekend. The nonstop is $303 per person, $24 under the typical $327 fare, and the forecast is clear with highs of 79°F to 82°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$957 all in: $606 for both round-trip fares plus $351 for 2 nights at Treasure Island TI Las Vegas Hotel - Handwritten Collection, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, bags and spending money are extra. We estimate spending at $520, which brings the total to $1,477.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic flight from Chicago, and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
Clear all three days: highs of 81°F Friday, 79°F Saturday and 82°F Sunday, lows of 69°F to 72°F, and a rain chance of 5% or less.
Is 2 nights enough?
For the Strip, yes. You land at 5:46 PM Friday, which leaves Friday night, all of Saturday and Sunday for the fountains, a show and a pool. A Red Rock Canyon drive fits into one morning.
How long is the flight?
The Frontier nonstop from O'Hare to Harry Reid International takes 4h 16m and covers 1,524 miles.
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