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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Reno to Chicago 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.

2 airlines operate flights between Reno and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

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

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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $390 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $518 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.

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

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 38% on the Reno to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $433 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $690, a difference of $257. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:05 am and lands at 9:09 am
• Latest: departs at 2:32 pm and lands at 6:36 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $483. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Reno to Chicago takes 4h 04m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $2,397. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Reno to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $151, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 24m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 42m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Reno to Chicago range from $372 to $615, with an average of $483 over the past 12 months. Anything below $372 counts as a good deal.