Cheap flights from Reno to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip flights $230
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight $111
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jul 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Reno to Chicago is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights $517
Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Fri, Jul 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago is currently $517
Last-minute weekend getaway $563
Alaska 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Reno to Chicago is currently $563
Cheapest business class flights $498
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Mon, Jul 13 — Tue, Jul 21
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago is currently $498
Fastest flight 3 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Reno to Chicago takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Reno to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
October
Cheapest
Typical prices: $165–305
March
Most expensive
Typical prices: $270–470

Popular airlines from Reno to Chicago

  • Southwest
    from $429
    Typical price: $310–570
    2769 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - MDW, ORD Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $359
    Typical price: $290–560
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    RNO - ORD Every day
    682 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - ORD Every day
  • American
    from $429
    Typical price: $305–620
    353 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - ORD Every day
  • Delta
    from $429
    Typical price: $290–760
    160 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - MDW, ORD Every day
  • Alaska
    from $356
    Typical price: $295–640
    53 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - ORD Every day
  • Frontier
    from $230
    Typical price: $205–570
    36 weekly connecting flights
    RNO - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Reno

  • Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
    Reno United States 9 min 3 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 2 hr 17 min 111 mi
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 3 hr 43 min 191 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 3 hr 34 min 180 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
    Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
  • Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
    Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Reno to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Reno to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $165 to $305.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to Chicago is $429, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to Chicago is $359, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to Chicago is $429, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to Chicago is $429, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to Chicago is $356, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to Chicago is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.
3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Reno to Chicago.
Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Reno to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Reno to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Reno to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 682 connecting flights per week. United flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,769 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Reno to Chicago are:
  • American offers 353 connecting flights per week. American flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Delta offers 160 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Alaska offers 53 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
  • Frontier offers 36 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Reno and Chicago.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Reno to Chicago is $429, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest United flight from Reno to Chicago is $359, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest American flight from Reno to Chicago is $429, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Reno to Chicago is $429, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Reno to Chicago is $356, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Reno to Chicago is $230, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
United flies direct from Reno to Chicago.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Reno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and Chicago at price $563 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
United flies direct from Reno to Chicago.
  • There are 7 United direct flights from Reno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Reno to Chicago on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Reno and Chicago start at $517 from Sat, Jul 4 to Fri, Jul 10 with Southwest.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Reno to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Reno and Chicago start at $498 from Mon, Jul 13 to Tue, Jul 21 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Reno and Chicago start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 15.
To book business class trips from Reno to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Reno and Chicago starts at $563 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Reno and Chicago at price $563 is offered by Alaska from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Reno to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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