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How to get fromChicago to Renoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeMDW - RNO
    5h 41m
    $202–905

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RenotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    45h 13m
    $130–1,700

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union StationbusGreyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit CenterbusGreyhound US0560S
    43h 17m
    $155–490

  4. Drive 1,907.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Renocar1,907.8 mi
    28h 59m
    $349–503

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeORD - RNO
    6h 9m
    $162–445

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeMKE - RNO
    8h 53m
    $294–1,318

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeSBN - RNO
    9h 57m
    $283–1,214

Chicago to Reno by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 3 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 17m.

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