truean
New Member
Hey travelers! 
Whenever I plan a trip from Chicago to Las Vegas, I always end up in the same debate: O’Hare or Midway?
O’Hare has way more flight times and legacy carrier options, but Midway feels so much faster to get through, plus Southwest’s two free bags make a huge difference if you're bringing extra luggage for a long Vegas weekend.
A few things I usually consider when picking:
Do you stick with ORD for the lounges, or MDW for quick in-and-out access? Let’s hear your take!
Whenever I plan a trip from Chicago to Las Vegas, I always end up in the same debate: O’Hare or Midway?
O’Hare has way more flight times and legacy carrier options, but Midway feels so much faster to get through, plus Southwest’s two free bags make a huge difference if you're bringing extra luggage for a long Vegas weekend.
A few things I usually consider when picking:
- Flight Durations: They're basically identical (~3.5 to 4 hours direct), but TSA line times vary wildly.
- Price Spikes: Fares shoot up whenever there’s a major convention in town. If you want to check live schedules and compare prices across both airports, you can monitor Chi to Vegas flight deals before locking in your dates.
Do you stick with ORD for the lounges, or MDW for quick in-and-out access? Let’s hear your take!