There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Reno by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
5h 41m$182–855Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
45h 13m$550–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
46h 28m$349–666Drive 1,907.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Renocar 1,907.8 mi
29h 7m$349–503Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
6h 20m$212–905
Chicago to Reno by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Reno is to drive which costs $340 - $550 and takes 29h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Reno. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 13m.
The distance between Chicago and Reno is 1697 miles. The road distance is 1918.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reno without a car is to train which takes 45h 13m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chicago to Reno, including transfers.
Chicago to Reno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $180 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 46h 28m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Reno once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 13m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Reno bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Reno is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:01 PM in Chicago and 1:01 PM in Reno.
Chicago to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Reno is 1919 miles. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Chicago to Reno.
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