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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Reno:

• Earliest: departs at 9:10 am and lands at 1:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:57 am and lands at 3:34 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Reno:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Reno takes 4h 37m, covering 1,681 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Reno range from $368 to $592, with an average of $475 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $475 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $311 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $533 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Reno flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $225 to $1,870. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Reno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 49% below the typical average for this route.

Reno Airport (RNO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Rent-A-Wreck

Flights from Chicago to Reno may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Reno (RNO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Reno route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 32m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Reno most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago to Reno. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $432 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $549, a difference of $117.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and Reno.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 6h 27m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 38m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Reno is 2 hours behind Chicago (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Reno are Reno-Sparks Convention Center, National Bowling Stadium and Casino at Silver Legacy Resort. These are among the most viewed places in Reno on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Reno flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

United Airlines, for example, operates a few direct flights from ORD to RNO. However, there are one-stop flights from both ORD and MDW to RNO. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines are among the carriers that operate one-stop flights from ORD to RNO. Southwest operates some two-stop flights between MDW and RNO. Flights with two stops are also available from both ORD and MDW.

Yes. There are two USO lounges at ORD, one located in Terminal 2, Landside, on the Mezzanine level. The other is located in Terminal 3, Airside, in the rotunda on the G Concourse. Both of these lounges are open from 9 am until 5 pm. The USO lounges of both airports offer active-duty US military personnel and their families many amenities to help them relax, refresh, and reconnect.

From the bus station at RNO, passengers can take a #12 bus into downtown Reno, to the corner of Kuenzli Street and High Street. These buses depart about every 30min, and the journey takes about 14min. A taxi takes about half as long, but it is also about three times as expensive.

Yes. RNO has one indoor pet relief station located Airside on the second floor of the terminal building. RNO provides two more pet relief areas outside, the Gate K-9 Bark Parks. One of these outdoor areas is located north of baggage claim and one of them is located south of the terminal building by the Southwest Airlines departures.