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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.£106 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.
Chicago.£106 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £106, select.
Chicago.£114 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Chicago.£165 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.
Chicago.£183 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £183, select.
Chicago.£199 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Reno / Tahoe on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £199, select.
Chicago.£206 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £206, select.
Chicago.£213 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Reno / Tahoe on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Reno / Tahoe.Price includes taxes and charges.From £213, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Reno / Tahoe to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Direct flights from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago

Alternative Reno / Tahoe to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

9 miles from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

16 miles from central Chicago
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from £106
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Chicago Dupage County

32 miles from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

78 miles from central Chicago
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Reno to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£106
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time3 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week19

Finding cheap flights from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago is £106. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago.
United and Southwest Airlines fly direct from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago.
As of March 2026, there are 19 flights per week flying from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Reno / Tahoe to Chicago is usually April.
If you're flying from Reno / Tahoe Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from £106.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Chicago on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 3°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Travelling from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago is 4 hours 35 minutes.

  • Chicago is two hours ahead of Reno, where Reno/Tahoe International Airport is located. Chicago runs on the UTC-5 timezone.

  • With seven weekly flights between the two airports, Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. Hop on United Airlines's 06:02 flight to get your trip from RNO to ORD underway.

  • To avoid missing your RNO to Chicago flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.

  • You can book a direct Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago ticket. Start your journey at RNO and end it at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Take to the skies with United Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago.

  • Travelling from central Reno to RNO takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 3 miles in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a hotel close to RNO? If you're catching an early flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • Reno/Tahoe International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.01% of flights that depart RNO arrive at their destination on time.

  • RNO's address is 2001 East Plumb Lane.

How to find the cheapest flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago

  • £48 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £106. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Lock in cheap flights from RNO to Chicago by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The best month for scoring cheap Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RNO to Chicago by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 25 miles away.

  • It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience more of Chicago and beyond.

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from RNO to Chicago.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 12 miles from the centre of Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 45 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your RNO to Chicago flight:

  • Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW can land you a better rate.

  • You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Hop off your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Chicago is around 85 miles from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to drive there.

  • If you use public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • If you don't want to travel into the centre, find a hotel close to RFD. Settle in at one of these stays after your RNO to Chicago flight:

  • Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey by picking up a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are some companies you can book with.

  • If you'd like a specific model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at getting what you want. Book your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport's official address is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • Visit Chicago during the high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Book a Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from RNO to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Chicago

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 280 miles south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of United States, consider Indianapolis, about 160 miles south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Reno to Chicago

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