What is the cheapest airline that flies from Reno to Chicago?

American Airlines, Frontier, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Reno to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, Southwest and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Reno according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 73% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Reno to Chicago on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from Reno to Chicago as of November 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 63% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Reno to Chicago on average per week?

As of November 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from Reno to Chicago. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago?

As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from Reno Airport to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Reno Airport to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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5:31 pm - 5:01 amRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:21 am - 4:32 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

12h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$260Frontier

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

5:31 pm - 5:01 amRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:21 am - 4:32 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

12h 11m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$268Frontier

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

11:59 pm - 10:05 amRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:00 am - 12:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

9h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$367American Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Dec 20

1:48 pm - 11:20 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:39 am - 3:36 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

6h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$367American Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17

2:30 pm - 8:31 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 01mnonstop

10:39 am - 1:21 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

4h 42mnonstop

$409United Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 17

2:05 pm - 8:11 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 06mnonstop

9:10 am - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

4h 40mnonstop

$409United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

12:32 pm - 11:57 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 25m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:58 pm - 11:37 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

12h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$414Delta

Sat, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 6

9:55 am - 11:57 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 02m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

6:40 am - 4:42 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

12h 02m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$414Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 5

5:40 am - 1:35 pmRNO Reno-MDW Chicago Midway

5h 55m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3:45 pm - 8:15 pmMDW Chicago Midway-RNO Reno

6h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$429Southwest

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 12

1:15 pm - 12:10 amRNO Reno-MDW Chicago Midway

8h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl

6:05 am - 10:20 amMDW Chicago Midway-RNO Reno

6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$429Southwest

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

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8:35 am - 5:13 amRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:15 pm - 5:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

26h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$432Frontier

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

8:35 am - 5:13 amRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:15 pm - 4:41 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

25h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$449Frontier

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

6:42 pm - 5:13 amRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 31m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

5:15 pm - 5:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

26h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$452Frontier

Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 13

11:10 pm - 12:51 pmRNO Reno-MDW Chicago Midway

11h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:05 pm - 9:51 pmMDW Chicago Midway-RNO Reno

10h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$564Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

12:59 pm - 9:47 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 48m1 stop Salt Lake City

11:19 am - 9:51 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

12h 32m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$564Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

11:10 pm - 12:51 pmRNO Reno-MDW Chicago Midway

11h 41m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:31 pm - 11:32 pmMDW Chicago Midway-RNO Reno

12h 01m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$569Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Fri, Nov 20

1:50 pm - 10:30 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

3:03 pm - 10:54 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

9h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$619American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

2:26 pm - 8:32 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 06mnonstop

10:42 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

4h 38mnonstop

$664United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

2:26 pm - 8:32 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 06mnonstop

1:00 pm - 5:37 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

6h 37m1 stop Denver Intl

$674United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

2:26 pm - 8:32 pmRNO Reno-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 06mnonstop

10:42 am - 1:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RNO Reno

4h 38mnonstop

$719United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

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Dec 15

RNO2:40 pmReno

7h 19m

1 stop

ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 3

ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 28m

1 stop

RNO11:26 amReno

$389

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Nov 23

RNO7:04 amReno

10h 59m

1 stop

ORD8:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 27

ORD7:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 31m

1 stop

RNO10:57 pmReno

$404

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Nov 23

RNO7:04 amReno

10h 59m

1 stop

ORD8:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 27

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

9h 04m

1 stop

RNO1:04 pmReno

$419

Frontier flights from Reno to Chicago

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Dec 5

RNO5:31 pmReno

9h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 12

ORD6:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

12h 11m

1 stop

RNO4:32 pmReno

$268

Frontier

Dec 8

RNO5:31 pmReno

9h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 12

ORD6:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

12h 11m

1 stop

RNO4:32 pmReno

$283

Frontier

Dec 3

RNO5:31 pmReno

9h 28m

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Dec 9

ORD6:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl

12h 11m

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$288

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Thu 12/10

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6:21 am-4:32 pm

1 stop12h 11m

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RNO Reno - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Tue 12/8

5:31 pm-5:01 am

1 stop9h 30m

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6:21 am-4:32 pm

1 stop12h 11m

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RNO Reno - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Fri 12/18

11:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 06m

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Sun 12/20

5:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

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1:48 pm-11:20 pm

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1 stop6h 57m

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Fri 1/8

2:30 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/17

10:39 am-1:21 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

$409

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RNO Reno - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RNOORD

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Sat 12/5

2:05 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/12

9:10 am-11:50 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$409

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RNO Reno - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RNOORD

Reno

Sat 12/5

12:32 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/6

12:58 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops12h 39m

$414

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RNO Reno - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

RNOORD

Reno

Fri 12/4

9:55 am-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

6:40 am-4:42 pm

2 stops12h 02m

$414

RenoChicago

RNO Reno - MDW Chicago Midway

RNOMDW

Reno

Tue 1/12

5:40 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/12

3:45 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$429

RenoChicago

RNO Reno - MDW Chicago Midway

RNOMDW

Reno

Fri 12/11

1:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/14

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

$429

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Reno, with most prices found around $387. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Reno to Chicago during February average around $417.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $558. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Reno to Chicago for around $741.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is at noon. Flights from Reno to Chicago during this time can be as low as $561. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $677.

What is the cheapest Reno to Chicago flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Reno to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Reno to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Reno to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Reno to Chicago flight.

How have Reno to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for Reno to Chicago flights are approximately 83% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$121
Fastest flight time	4h 01m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Reno in the past 72 hours is $121. The best round-trip flight deal from Reno to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $260.

The fastest flight from Reno to Chicago takes 4h 01m

Direct flights go from Reno to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Reno there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Reno to Chicago

How far is Reno to Chicago by plane?
The straight-line distance from Reno to Chicago is 1682.6 mi. Flights usually cover this in 4h 01m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago?
As of November 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Reno Airport to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from Reno Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Reno Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Reno to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Reno to Chicago is Boeing 737-700 (63.38% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 (11.27%), Boeing 757 (7.04%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (5.63%).
What is the most popular airline from Reno to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Reno and Chicago, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 64% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Southwest with 24%, Frontier with 8%, and Delta with 4%.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $269	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,471 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $277	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,224 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $278	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,700 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $362	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,219 reviews	Search Southwest flights

Southwest Flights From Reno to Chicago
Across 4 Southwest flights from Reno to Chicago this week, the average price was $531, with the best Southwest deals starting from $362 round-trip. 4,219 users have rated Southwest on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.
United Airlines Flights From Reno to Chicago
The best United Airlines deal for Reno to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $269, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $540 round-trip. United Airlines operates 7 flights out of Reno into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,471 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.3/10.

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