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Flights from Reno to Chicago

Search for direct flights from Reno to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$217, and round-trip direct flights start at US$456.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        RNO 14:05
        4h 8m
        Nonstop
        ORD 20:13
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Aug 13 | United Airlines
        ORD 10:25
        4h 27m
        Nonstop
        RNO 12:52
        Chicago - Reno | Tue, Aug 18 | United Airlines
        US$456 US$597
        24% off
        24% off
        US$597 US$456
      • RNO 14:05
        4h 8m
        Nonstop
        ORD 20:13
        Reno - Chicago | Wed, Sep 2 | United Airlines
        ORD 10:25
        4h 27m
        Nonstop
        RNO 12:52
        Chicago - Reno | Mon, Sep 7 | United Airlines
        US$459 US$597
        23% off
        23% off
        US$597 US$459
      • RNO 07:28
        9h 53m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:21
        Reno - Chicago | Tue, Sep 1 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 06:01
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        RNO 11:36
        Chicago - Reno | Tue, Sep 8 | Alaska Airlines
        US$270 US$597
        55% off
        55% off
        US$597 US$270
      • RNO 23:08
        8h 51m
        1 stop
        MDW 09:59
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Aug 20 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 13:51
        8h 28m
        1 stop
        RNO 20:19
        Chicago - Reno | Sat, Aug 22 | Delta Air Lines
        US$312
        48% off
        US$597 US$312
      • RNO 07:28
        9h 53m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:21
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Aug 27 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 14:18
        8h 42m
        1 stop
        RNO 21:00
        Chicago - Reno | Thu, Sep 3 | Alaska Airlines
        US$324
        46% off
        US$597 US$324
      • RNO 07:48
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:57
        Reno - Chicago | Fri, Aug 7 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 14:20
        9h 44m
        1 stop
        RNO 22:04
        Chicago - Reno | Sat, Aug 15 | Alaska Airlines
        US$324
        46% off
        US$597 US$324
      • RNO 20:47
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Fri, Jul 31 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 05:00
        6h 12m
        1 stop
        RNO 09:12
        Chicago - Reno | Tue, Aug 4 | American Airlines
        US$332
        44% off
        US$597 US$332
      • RNO 07:28
        9h 53m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:21
        Reno - Chicago | Sat, Aug 22 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 14:18
        8h 42m
        1 stop
        RNO 21:00
        Chicago - Reno | Thu, Aug 27 | Alaska Airlines
        US$336
        44% off
        US$597 US$336
      • RNO 11:43
        9h 53m
        1 stop
        ORD 23:36
        Reno - Chicago | Sun, Aug 16 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 14:20
        9h 44m
        1 stop
        RNO 22:04
        Chicago - Reno | Fri, Aug 21 | Alaska Airlines
        US$338
        43% off
        US$597 US$338
      • RNO 20:47
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Mon, Aug 17 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:01
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        RNO 11:36
        Chicago - Reno | Tue, Aug 25 | Alaska Airlines
        US$349
        42% off
        US$597 US$349
      • RNO 07:48
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:57
        Reno - Chicago | Mon, Aug 17 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 06:01
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        RNO 11:36
        Chicago - Reno | Tue, Aug 25 | Alaska Airlines
        US$352
        41% off
        US$597 US$352
      • RNO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        RNO 16:00
        Chicago - Reno | Sat, Jul 25 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        RNO 14:05
        4h 8m
        Nonstop
        ORD 20:13
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Aug 13 | United Airlines
        US$217 US$294
        26% off
        26% off
        US$294 US$217
      • RNO 14:05
        4h 8m
        Nonstop
        ORD 20:13
        Reno - Chicago | Sat, Sep 5 | United Airlines
        US$226 US$294
        23% off
        23% off
        US$294 US$226
      • RNO 13:25
        14h 12m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Sun, Aug 16 | Frontier Airlines
        US$104 US$294
        65% off
        65% off
        US$294 US$104
      • RNO 20:47
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:42
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        US$127
        56% off
        US$294 US$127
      • RNO 21:06
        6h 31m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Sat, Aug 22 | Frontier Airlines
        US$127
        56% off
        US$294 US$127
      • RNO 11:51
        29h 11m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:02
        Reno - Chicago | Tue, Sep 1 | Frontier Airlines
        US$133
        55% off
        US$294 US$133
      • RNO 11:51
        29h 11m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:02
        Reno - Chicago | Tue, Sep 8 | Frontier Airlines
        US$141
        52% off
        US$294 US$141
      • RNO 20:47
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Aug 13 | Frontier Airlines
        US$143
        51% off
        US$294 US$143
      • RNO 19:02
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 06:17
        Reno - Chicago | Sat, Aug 22 | Delta Air Lines
        US$146
        50% off
        US$294 US$146
      • RNO 11:51
        8h 4m
        1 stop
        ORD 21:55
        Reno - Chicago | Mon, Aug 24 | Frontier Airlines
        US$147
        50% off
        US$294 US$147
      • RNO 20:47
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Sun, Aug 9 | Frontier Airlines
        US$149
        49% off
        US$294 US$149
      • RNO 20:47
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:37
        Reno - Chicago | Mon, Aug 10 | Frontier Airlines
        US$149
        49% off
        US$294 US$149
      • RNO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Reno - Chicago | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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Reno to Chicago Flight Details

The distance between Reno and Chicago is about 2,705.96 km. The average flying time from Reno to Chicago is around 5 hours 10 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$104
Cheapest return ticket price US$270
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 2,705.96 km
Average flight time 5 hours 10 minutes
Flight statistics for the Reno–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Reno to Chicago (RNO-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$104 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RNO to ORD on Sun, Aug 16), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$270 departing on Tue, Sep 1 and returning on Tue, Sep 8.
  • It takes about 5 hours 10 minutes to fly from Reno to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Reno to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Reno to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Aug 16, with one-way flights priced at just US$104.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Reno to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Reno to Chicago on July 28, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$332.
  • The time difference between Chicago and Reno is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Reno to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Reno to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Reno to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Alaska Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Reno to Chicago, with fares starting at US$243.

US$182
US$243
US$305
US$367
US$428
Alaska Airlines
US$243
Alaska Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$252
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$428
United Airlines

How many flights fly from Reno to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Reno to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Reno to Chicago is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Wednesday.

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16
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8
Highest
16
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12
Tue
12
Wed
16
Thu
20
Fri
15
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.