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Chicago to Reno

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Chicago to Reno. The best route is Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, a distance of 2709.761 km.

  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    5h 39m
    $222–955

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    6h 19m
    $182–655

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    43h 38m
    $305–582

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    45h 13m
    $700–1,400

  5. Drive 1,907.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Renocar car 1,907.8 mi
    29h 7m
    $349–503

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    9h 2m
    $270–1,169

Chicago to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,688.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 43h 38m.

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