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Cheapest round-trip
$376
Typical prices: $279-$396
American Airlines
Mon 1/25Fri 1/29
ORD - RNO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$404
Southwest
Sat 9/19Thu 9/24
MDW - RNO • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Reno (CHI-RNO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Reno that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Reno

Mon, Jan 25 - Fri, Jan 29
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5:00 am - 12:11 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
9h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:58 am - 8:00 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 02m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$376American Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:15 pm - 10:45 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-RNO Reno
6h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:55 pm - 5:00 amRNO  Reno-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 05m1 stop San Jose
$377Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 13
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5:25 am - 10:15 amMDW  Chicago Midway-RNO Reno
6h 50m1 stop San Diego
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7:35 pm - 5:40 amRNO  Reno-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 05m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$377Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:50 am - 2:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
9h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:47 pm - 5:35 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 48m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$378Frontier
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
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6:50 am - 2:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
9h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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3:17 pm - 5:35 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 18m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$378Frontier
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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3:29 pm - 11:09 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
9h 40m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles Los Angeles
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11:10 pm - 10:37 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$379Delta
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
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7:15 pm - 11:59 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
6h 44m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:00 am - 7:11 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 11m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$381Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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8:17 pm - 7:27 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
25h 10m1 stop San Diego
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7:28 am - 7:21 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 53m1 stop San Diego
$386Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:59 am - 5:02 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
12h 03m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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4:19 pm - 12:30 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$394American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
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7:20 am - 11:36 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
30h 16m1 stop San Diego
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7:38 pm - 6:20 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 42m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$397Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Reno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Reno to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Reno?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Reno departing in January.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Reno from Chicago usually cost between $392 and $619 in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $376 on American Airlines (Jan 25-Jan 29).

What is the cheapest Chicago to Reno flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The absolute cheapest return flight from Chicago to Reno costs $446 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Reno (RNO). However, over the past month, flights between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Reno (RNO) were, on average, 2% cheaper than other Chicago-Reno routes. The most popular route is between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Reno (RNO).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Reno?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Reno clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Reno, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Reno back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Reno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Reno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Reno is January, where tickets cost $343 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $530 and $515 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Reno?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $348 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Reno?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Reno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Reno, you should book around 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Reno

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on RNO

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$103
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Reno

When to book flights from Chicago to Reno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Reno based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Reno

  • How can I fly from a Chicago airport to Reno (RNO)?

    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.

  • Do both ORD and MDW have USO lounges?

    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.

  • How can I get from RNO into downtown Reno?

    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.

  • Does RNO provide animal relief stations?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Reno?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Reno was $103 for a one-way ticket and $376 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Reno?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to Reno. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Reno?

    On your way to Reno, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Reno.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Reno?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Reno flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Reno?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Reno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Reno?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Reno, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Reno?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Reno on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Reno, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Reno are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $512 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $343 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Reno?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Reno.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Reno?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reno from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Reno?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reno with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Reno?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reno from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Reno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $340 or less one-way and $498 or less round-trip.
  • The city of Chicago has two major airports. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. It is also a focus city for Spirit Airlines and Frontier. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is a hub for Southwest Airlines, ValuJet, and Pet Airways. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is not a hub for any airline.
  • If you want to start gambling as soon as you land in Reno, RNO has slot machines that can be found on both concourses. You can also find slot machines in the lobby of the terminal and the Taphouse bartops.
  • When you land at RNO, consider a stroll through the Connector Collections Gallery in Concourse C. This art gallery hosts exhibits, installations, and pieces that highlight the cultural heritage and artistic talent of Nevada.
  • ORD provides travelers with a family lounge in Terminal 2. This lounge offers colorful seating for kids, relaxing seating for adults, device-charging stations, and stroller parking. During high traffic times of the year, such as the holidays, this lounge often features live entertainment, such as musicians and caricature artists. MDW does not have this type of area, but it does have kids' meals served at most of the restaurants.
  • Before the security checkpoint, ORD provides passengers with an airport chapel. This non-denominational chapel welcomes all and offers prayer books, rosaries, prayer rugs, and more items to service a number of religions. This quiet, peaceful space is located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2. MDW has a similar chapel located on the Mezzanine level of Concourse C.

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Chicago to Reno

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Reno to Chicago

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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