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Cheapest round-trip
$255
Typical prices: $373-$626
Frontier
Thu 12/6Sat 12/8
RNO - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$379
Typical prices: $405-$683
United Airlines
Sat 11/10Sat 11/17
RNO - ORD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 4h 05m
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 54% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 27% price drop
November
Most popular
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Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $403 (round-trip)
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Shortest trip • 6h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Reno to O'Hare Intl (RNO-ORD)

 

Cheap flights from Reno to O'Hare Intl with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 8
Frontier Logo
5:31 pm - 5:01 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
6:21 am - 4:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
12h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$255Frontier
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
Frontier Logo
6:42 pm - 5:13 amRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
5:15 pm - 7:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
16h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$276Frontier
Wed, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 8
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 11:30 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 45m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:12 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
18h 42m1 stop Los Angeles
$323Delta
Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 8
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 1:47 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 02m1 stop Los Angeles
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 11:12 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
18h 42m1 stop Los Angeles
$323Delta
Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Jan 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 10:08 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 00m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 9:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
8h 47m1 stop San Diego
$352Alaska Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 11:59 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:27 am - 9:21 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
15h 54m1 stop San Diego
$359Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 8:32 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:42 am - 1:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
4h 38mnonstop
$379United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6
United Airlines Logo
2:26 pm - 8:32 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 06mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 8:48 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
6h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$385United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 11:08 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:07 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
9h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$399American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 11:08 pmRNO  Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:50 am - 12:07 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno
7h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$399American Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically range from $373 to $626. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $255, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It’s 16% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at $359 round-trip.
•April ($629) and May ($621) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 75% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 54% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reno to O'Hare Intl

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

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

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

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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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

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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Key details for Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$132
Beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 14% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Reno to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reno to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 10:35 am
    • Latest: departs at 2:35 pm and lands at 6:40 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 05m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 05m, covering 1,666 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $373 to $626, with an average of $494 over the past 12 months. Anything below $373 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $494 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $403 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $550 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport spread across the day?

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

  • Have flight prices from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $276 to $2,416. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $176, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Reno (RNO) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $416 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $710, a difference of $294.

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

  • What airlines fly from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Reno and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 11m, compared with 6h 25m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 6h 42m via Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What is the time difference between Reno and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    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
    • JetBlue: 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.

Your guide to booking Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $416, about $294 less than Monday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 54% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $359 round-trip in that month - typically $270 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $403 round-trip on this route - about $147 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Reno to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Reno Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Reno to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Chicago O'Hare Intl to Reno

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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