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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    6h 33m
    $122–555

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    43h 47m
    $375–551

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    45h 13m
    $1,100–1,900

  4. Drive  1,907.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Renocar car 1,907.4 mi
    29h 7m
    $349–503

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    7h 39m
    $192–855

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    8h 48m
    $239–986

Chicago Union Station to Reno by foot and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,685.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Reno, NV, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 3 hours. 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.

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