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How to get fromChicago to Reno Airport (RNO)by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  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 41m
    $182–855

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    45h 52m
    $554–1,215

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    47h 20m
    $349–668

  4. Drive 1,908 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO)car car 1,908 mi
    29h 8m
    $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)plane plane ORD - RNO
    6h 18m
    $212–905

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBN - RNO
    11h 11m
    $233–1,114

Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$554Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), 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.

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