There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Sparks 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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
5h 39m$192–805Fly 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 13m$162–555Bus (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 20m$319–604Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
45h 27m$718–1,417Drive 1,904.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Sparkscar 1,904.6 mi
29h 2m$348–503Train 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 38m$240–1,019
Chicago to Sparks by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sparks is to fly which costs $160 - $600 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sparks is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $190 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Sparks Transit Center via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Sparks. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Reno via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 27m.
The distance between Chicago and Sparks is 1698 miles. The road distance is 1915.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sparks without a car is to bus which takes 43h 20m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Chicago to Sparks, including transfers.
Chicago to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Sparks is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 43h 20m, you could also train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 45h 27m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sparks, 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 bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center via Denver Union Station in around 43h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 49m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Sparks bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Sparks is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:34 PM in Chicago and 6:34 PM in Sparks.
Chicago to Sparks train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Reno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sparks is 1916 miles. It takes approximately 29h 2m to drive from Chicago to Sparks.
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