There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RNO - MDW
4h 26m$167–740Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
45h 2m$500–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
46h 53m$346–656Drive 1,908.5 mi
- Drive from Reno to Chicagocar 1,908.5 mi
29h 7m$349–504Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RNO - ORD
4h 45m$212–875
Reno to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Chicago is to fly which costs $160 - $750 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Reno station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Reno and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 2m.
The distance between Reno and Chicago is 1698 miles. The road distance is 1919.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 2m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Reno to Chicago, including transfers.
Reno to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sparks Transit Center station.
Reno to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Reno station.
The best way to get from Reno to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 45h 2m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 46h 53m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, 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 $500–1,200 and the journey takes 45h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reno to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Reno. It is currently 12:19 AM in Reno and 2:19 AM in Chicago.
Reno to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reno to Chicago is 1920 miles. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Reno to Chicago.
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