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$71 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$165
Typical prices: $310-$526
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RNO - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$334
Typical prices: $333-$547
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Thu 2/26Sat 3/7
RNO - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $174 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Reno to Chicago (RNO-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reno to Chicago 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 Reno to Chicago

Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:39 pm - 5:26 pm
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ORD
18h 47m
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7:19 pm - 10:40 am
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17h 21m
1 stop
$165Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:39 pm - 5:26 pm
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ORD
18h 47m
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6:00 am - 7:21 pm
ORD
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15h 21m
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$174Frontier
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:39 pm - 5:26 pm
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ORD
18h 47m
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6:00 am - 1:22 pm
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9h 22m
1 stop
$179Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Mar 3
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8:39 pm - 5:26 pm
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ORD
18h 47m
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9:15 am - 7:46 pm
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12h 31m
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$183Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:39 pm - 5:26 pm
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ORD
18h 47m
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6:00 am - 10:40 am
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30h 40m
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$185Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:41 pm - 9:03 pm
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ORD
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7:19 pm - 10:40 am
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17h 21m
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$189Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
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10:15 pm - 6:47 am
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6h 32m
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9:18 pm - 1:49 pm
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18h 31m
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$191Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 1
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9:00 am - 5:05 pm
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6h 05m
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3:10 pm - 10:40 pm
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9h 30m
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$289Southwest
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11:25 pm - 9:54 am
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8h 29m
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1:29 pm - 11:45 pm
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12h 16m
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$294Delta
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Mar 2
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10h 35m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reno to Chicago flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest Reno to Chicago flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Reno to Chicago costs $222 on the route between Reno (RNO) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 32% cheaper than other Reno-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to Chicago, 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 Reno to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $359 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $480 respectively.

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

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 $419 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Reno to Chicago, 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 Reno to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reno to Chicago

 
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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Reno to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reno to Chicago 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 Reno to Chicago

  • How can I get from Chicago O' Hare International Airport (ORD) to downtown Chicago?

    One of the most convenient and cost-effective ways to make this trip is to travel aboard the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train that will make the trip from the airport to the downtown area and 45 minutes. Peoria Charter Coach Company also offers a bus that runs from the airport to Union Station in the center of Chicago that makes the trip in about 1h 5 min.

  • What are the options to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to the downtown Chicago?

    One choice for making this trip is to travel aboard the Chicago Transit Authority bus number 62 which travels to the downtown area from the Midway Airport in around 45 minutes. You can also travel on the Orange Line Train operated by the CTA, that makes the trip from the airport to the Roosevelt Station in the center of Chicago in about 21 minutes.

  • Where are the rental car providers at Chicago O' Hare International Airport?

    There are many large rental car companies that have facilities at this airport, and all of these companies have customer service desks and cars at the Multi-Modal Facility at the airport. To get to this facility, passengers should ride aboard the airport transit system from their terminal building to the facility.

  • Which hotels are near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?

    There are quite a few hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport along S. Cicero Ave. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chicago-Midway Airport makes a good choice in this area and offers a free airport shuttle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Reno to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Reno to Chicago was $71 for a one-way ticket and $165 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Reno is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Reno from Reno and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

    JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reno to Chicago flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reno to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Reno to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $419 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $294 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Reno to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Reno 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 Reno to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Reno with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Reno 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 Reno to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $312 or less one-way and $366 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers looking for a convenient way to get from downtown Reno to the Reno Airport (RNO) without having to drive their own car, one choice is to take RTC bus number 12, which makes the trip from downtown Reno to the airport in around 40 minutes.
  • If someone plans on dropping you off at the Reno Airport before your flight, make sure they know that all passenger drop off occurs at the curb right in front of the ticketing and baggage claim area. All passenger drop off needs to occur immediately as there is no parking allowed in this area.
  • If you are looking for a comfortable place to wait for your flight at the Reno Airport, one good choice is the Escape Lounge, which offers very comfortable seating as well as a complete dining room featuring a full menu of meals throughout the day and several entertainment options.
  • If you are traveling with an animal through the Reno Airport, you will find that this airport has three different animal relief areas. All of these areas at the airport called Bark Parks feature running water, a fire hydrant, a canopy, as well as mittens, and disposals for pet waste.
  • If you are a passenger with limited mobility or a disability that is traveling from Reno Airport, you will be happy to know that this airport offers a number of features for passengers like this, including a variety of accessible parking options as well as accessible restrooms throughout the airport terminal buildings.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Reno to Chicago

 
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7.0Food
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

Terrible. Flight delayed for more than 8 hours with only a $12 meal voucher provided for the inconvenience. The airplane did not have breaks on arrival yet they still made us go through the motions and board on time knowing we could not take off then sit for 40+ minutes before having to get of the time. A complete waste of my time. I cannot believe they can stay business with these shenanigans. I’ll avoid this company like the plague moving forward as the lack of accountability is disgraceful.

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