Flights from Chicago to Reno
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Salt Lake City
- 8h 18m
- two tickets, via Phoenix
- $205
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,684 mi (2,710 km)
fastest
Via Salt Lake City
8h 18m
with the connection
Via Las Vegas
8h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $213
Via Phoenix
8h 50m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $205
Via Los Angeles
9h 11m
with the connection
Chicago to Los Angeles
flight 4h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Reno: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Reno
flight 1h 30m
two ticketsfrom $218
Via San Francisco
9h 11m
with the connection
Chicago to San Francisco
flight 5h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Reno: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Reno
flight 1h 5m
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Reno
Chicago to Sacramento
Sacramento: 111 mi (179 km) from Reno, flight 4h 40m
from $217
Chicago to San Francisco
San Francisco: 186 mi (299 km) from Reno, flight 5h 6m
from $140
Chicago to Fresno
Fresno: 193 mi (310 km) from Reno, flight 8h 54m
Chicago to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 345 mi (555 km) from Reno, flight 4h 10m
from $92
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: 353 mi (568 km) from Reno, flight 4h 53m
Chicago to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 388 mi (625 km) from Reno, flight 4h 41m
from $100
To Reno from cities closest to Chicago
Washington to Reno
Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 8h 54m
New York to Reno
New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 51m
from $279
Salt Lake City to Reno
Salt Lake City: 1,257 mi (2,023 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 37m
Phoenix to Reno
Phoenix: 1,452 mi (2,336 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 55m
from $151
Las Vegas to Reno
Las Vegas: 1,521 mi (2,448 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 30m
from $123
Los Angeles to Reno
Los Angeles: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 30m
from $84
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Reno?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Salt Lake City.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Reno?
Via Salt Lake City: 3h 41m to the connection, 1h 37m after it, about 8h 18m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Reno with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $205. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Reno?
Salt Lake City (8h 18m total), Las Vegas (8h 40m total), Phoenix (8h 50m total), Los Angeles (9h 11m total) and San Francisco (9h 11m total).
How far is Reno from Chicago?
1,684 mi (2,710 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.