There are 5 ways to get from Reno to Chicago 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RNO - ORD
4h 55m$106–313Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0560S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
43h 38m$320–511Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
45h 2m$500–1,300Drive 1,908.5 mi
- Drive from Reno to Chicagocar 1,908.5 mi
29h 7m$349–504Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RNO - MDW
6h 1m$115–505
Reno to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reno to Chicago is to fly which costs $100 - $320 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Reno to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $320.
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 and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 38m.
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 1695 miles. The road distance is 1919.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reno to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 43h 38m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 55m 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 55m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 43h 38m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 45h 2m.
What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Chicago Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 43h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Reno to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Reno to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Reno. It is currently 6:31 AM in Reno and 8:31 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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