How to get from Reno to Chicago: connecting flights, about 7h 43m total

Flights from Reno to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 7h 43m
two tickets, via Phoenix: $197
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,684 mi (2,710 km)

fastest

Via Denver

7h 43m

with the connection

Reno to Denver flight 2h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Chicago flight 2h 28m

Via Las Vegas

7h 55m

with the connection

Reno to Las Vegas flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Chicago flight 3h 30m

two ticketsfrom $258

Via Salt Lake City

7h 57m

with the connection

Reno to Salt Lake City flight 1h 37m

Connection of about 3h

Salt Lake City to Chicago flight 3h 20m

Via Minneapolis

7h 59m

with the connection

Reno to Minneapolis flight 3h 13m

Connection of about 3h

Minneapolis to Chicago flight 1h 46m

Via Phoenix

8h 10m

with the connection

Reno to Phoenix flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International. Departure to Chicago: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.

Phoenix to Chicago flight 3h 20m

two ticketsfrom $197

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.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan

0° −7° 10 days

Feb

+2° −6° 7 days

Mar

+9° 0° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 13 days

May

+19° +10° 11 days

Jun

+27° +17° 9 days

Jul

+27° +19° 12 days

Aug

+27° +19° 10 days

Sep

+24° +16° 7 days

Oct

+18° +10° 11 days

Nov

+10° +2° 7 days

Dec

+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Reno to cities closest to Chicago

Reno to Minneapolis Minneapolis: 355 mi (571 km) from Chicago, flight 3h 13m Reno to Washington Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 9h 20m Reno to New York New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 5h 10m from $167 Reno to Denver Denver: 918 mi (1,477 km) from Chicago, flight 2h 15m from $175 Reno to Tampa Tampa: 1,005 mi (1,618 km) from Chicago, flight 7h 12m Reno to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 1,257 mi (2,023 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 37m

To Chicago from cities closest to Reno

Sacramento to Chicago Sacramento: 111 mi (179 km) from Reno, flight 3h 58m from $141 San Francisco to Chicago San Francisco: 186 mi (299 km) from Reno, flight 4h 5m from $177 Fresno to Chicago Fresno: 193 mi (310 km) from Reno, flight 5h 20m from $262 Las Vegas to Chicago Las Vegas: 345 mi (555 km) from Reno, flight 3h 30m from $131 Los Angeles to Chicago Los Angeles: 388 mi (625 km) from Reno, flight 4h 5m from $84 Salt Lake City to Chicago Salt Lake City: 427 mi (687 km) from Reno, flight 3h 20m from $246

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Reno to Chicago?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.

What is the fastest way to fly from Reno to Chicago?

Via Denver: 2h 15m to the connection, 2h 28m after it, about 7h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Reno to Chicago with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Phoenix from $197. 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 Reno and Chicago?

Denver (7h 43m total), Las Vegas (7h 55m total), Salt Lake City (7h 57m total), Minneapolis (7h 59m total) and Phoenix (8h 10m total).

How far is Chicago from Reno?

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.