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How to get fromReno Airport (RNO) to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RNO - MDW
    4h 26m
    $159–722

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    46h 17m
    $552–1,305

  3. Drive 1,907.9 mi

    1. Drive from Reno Airport (RNO) to Chicagocar car 1,907.9 mi
    29h 8m
    $349–503

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    4h 45m
    $212–875

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane RNO - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $281–1,247

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane RNO - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    8h 59m
    $204–883

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    46h 42m
    $488–1,066

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$552Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Reno to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 2m.

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