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$125 Find Cheap Flights from Reno to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$230
Typical prices: $615-$310
Frontier
Tue 6/30Tue 7/7
RNO - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$395
Typical prices: $623-$379
United Airlines
Tue 5/19Wed 5/27
RNO - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $277 (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

Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7
Frontier Logo
3:08 pm - 5:32 am
RNO
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ORD
12h 24m
1 stop
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7:15 am - 2:30 pm
ORD
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RNO
9h 15m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Sun, Jun 14
Frontier Logo
3:29 pm - 5:32 am
RNO
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ORD
12h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:12 am - 2:34 pm
ORD
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RNO
9h 22m
1 stop
$250Frontier
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Frontier Logo
3:29 pm - 5:32 am
RNO
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ORD
12h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:12 am - 2:13 pm
ORD
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RNO
9h 01m
1 stop
$251Frontier
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 14
Frontier Logo
3:29 pm - 5:32 am
RNO
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ORD
12h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:12 am - 2:34 pm
ORD
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RNO
9h 22m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Wed, Jun 3
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11:40 am - 1:14 pm
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ORD
23h 34m
1 stop
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9:00 am - 8:16 pm
ORD
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RNO
13h 16m
1 stop
$303Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 11
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6:00 am - 4:48 pm
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ORD
8h 48m
1 stop
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7:12 am - 2:34 pm
ORD
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RNO
9h 22m
1 stop
$333Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
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1:55 pm - 11:35 pm
RNO
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MDW
7h 40m
1 stop
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2:55 pm - 9:15 pm
MDW
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RNO
8h 20m
1 stop
$415Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
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10:57 pm - 10:00 am
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MDW
9h 03m
1 stop
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9:23 am - 6:54 pm
MDW
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RNO
11h 31m
2 stops
$420Delta
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
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7:00 pm - 8:37 am
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MDW
11h 37m
2 stops
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1:21 pm - 9:44 pm
MDW
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RNO
10h 23m
2 stops
$425Delta
Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27
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2:15 pm - 11:25 pm
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MDW
7h 10m
1 stop
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11:45 am - 6:55 pm
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RNO
9h 10m
1 stop
$429Southwest
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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 June.

What is the cheapest Reno to Chicago flight route?

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

The absolute cheapest return flight from Reno to Chicago costs $437 on the route between Reno (RNO) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). The most popular route is between Reno (RNO) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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, Tuesday 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 Friday, with Sunday 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 November, where tickets cost $108 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $288 and $269 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 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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 $125 for a one-way ticket and $230 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?

    Delta, and JetBlue 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Reno and Chicago, with oneworld 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 $477 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 $314 or less one-way and $524 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Reno to Chicago?

 
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Direct departures

Reno to Chicago

Monday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Friday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Chicago to Reno

Monday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Friday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

United Airlines,Southwest

United Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Reno to Chicago

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

4.0 OkayCrystal, Apr 2026
MSY - MDW
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no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

Great flight. I didn't get a drink because I was asleep whole on the flight.

The new boarding process was easy and straightforward. Very pleasant.

It was as expected and I was grateful for the wheel chair help and ease of use.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

boarded early to only find out that flight would sit at gate for 45 min to an hour. Landed in chicago and sat on runway for over an hour before got to gate. Total delay was extensive for a 45 min flight door to door.

The flight was significantly delayed. The inbound flight from EWR was delayed departing because of mechanical problems. My original departure from CLT was 5:28 pm but due to the delay of the inbound flight, after arrival, deplaning, cleaning, boarding, we did not push back from the gate until 9:00 pm. Once in the air, the flight was smooth and what was originally supposed to be an arrival in ORD at 7:30 pm local time turned out to be 9:35 pm.

The flight I was supposed to be on was supposed to take off at 1:50 from State College. It was delayed over and over and over again until somehow I had to rebook on a flight that was supposed to have left State College at 8 am that morning but didn't end up taking off until almost 6 pm. Not only was this completely unacceptable, the "token from United" was a 15 dollar meal voucher that has to be used by today. I would personally like some miles added to my account for this inconvenience. I was in transit for 8 hours from the time I arrive at State College Aiport to when I got home. I was supposed to be home at 3 pm and I returned at 8 pm. Unacceptable. I have not been on an on Time united flight in nearly 5 years.

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

Checking in united could not figure out my star alliance gold. Baggage did not get marked priority and didn't receive boarding passes. When got to SFO lounge personal fixed everything Immediately

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

It was good, the staff was great, and the food, was as usual, tea and biscuit. Bathroom was clean, and the plane was clean as well.

Very good I can’t complain one bit. Thank you American Airlines for making my flight enjoyable and safe!

The staff and service on American Airlines were truly outstanding. I had requested wheelchair assistance for my mother due to her knee issues, and the team went above and beyond every step of the way—from boarding in Boston to our arrival in Chicago. Their care, professionalism, and attentiveness made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. I’m very grateful for the support they provided.

The new planes (American Eagle) are beautiful and especially comfortable. The flight attendants are consistently professional and courteous. And, while it may seem inconsequential, the new liquid tube of coffee creamer—in contrast to the powdered coffee creamer—makes all the difference in a cup of coffee.

I'm not sure American is capable of on-time arrivals and departures. When you land at ORD, you almost always get held on the tarmac because your gate is still occupied. I may have missed my connection, but that ended up up being significantly delayed as well. Once again, I finally got home well after midnight.

I didn't go from Reno to Phoenix I ended up going from Reno to Dallas to Tucson because my flight rebooked because my Amtrak was late I tried notifying you guys I also don't know what you ask me about my flight because you guys didn't book my flight

Crew at the gate was very crabby and not at all polite. The plane was very hot the entire flight. And the seat cushion was very worn out.

The staff are very, very professional. It's what flying should feel like.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

Delays with no explanation. It could have been handled better.

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