There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
6h 12m$122–555Bus (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
44h 17m$323–516Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
45h 52m$537–1,268Drive 1,908 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO)car 1,908 mi
29h 8m$349–503Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
7h 19m$172–805Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MKE - RNO
8h 47m$213–963
Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which costs $120 - $600 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Reno Airport (RNO). However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 52m.
The distance between Chicago and Reno Airport (RNO) is 1695 miles. The road distance is 1919.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) without a car is to bus which takes 44h 17m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO), including transfers.
Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 44h 17m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 45h 52m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Reno Airport (RNO), USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Terminal Way and Vassar Street via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay D 4SS in around 44h 17m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
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
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- 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
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Reno Airport (RNO) is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:50 PM in Chicago and 11:50 AM in Reno Airport (RNO).
Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO) is 1919 miles. It takes approximately 29h 8m to drive from Chicago to Reno Airport (RNO).
There are 266+ hotels available in Reno Airport (RNO).