There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Reno by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
5h 59m$192–855Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
6h 33m$112–555Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0560S
43h 47m$380–568Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
45h 13m$1,200–1,900Drive 1,907.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Renocar 1,907.4 mi
29h 7m$337–487
Chicago Union Station to Reno by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Reno is to fly which costs $110 - $600 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $190 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Reno station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Denver Union Station and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Reno. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 13m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Reno is 1700 miles. The road distance is 1918.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Reno without a car is to bus which takes 43h 47m and costs $380 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Chicago Union Station to Reno, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Reno is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $190 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $600 and takes 43h 47m, you could also train, which costs $1,200 - $1,900 and takes 45h 13m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Reno, NV, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS via Chicago Bus Station, Denver Union Station, and RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B in around 43h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–290
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Reno bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Reno is 2h behind Chicago Union Station. It is currently 11:59 AM in Chicago Union Station and 9:59 AM in Reno.
Chicago Union Station to Reno train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Reno is 1919 miles. It takes approximately 29h 7m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Reno.
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