Chicago to Reno (MDW–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
1,676 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 20m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN314
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
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WN2876
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
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WN1558
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
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✓
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WN3997
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
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WN2581
WN Southwest
738
5:20 AM
PDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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WN3456
WN Southwest
738
5:40 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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WN1791
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 AM
PDT
11:30 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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WN3449
WN Southwest
738
9:45 AM
PDT
3:30 PM
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3h 45m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 45m UAWN → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 3m EJALXJWN → F9NKWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 17m VJAWN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 20m WN → AAASMNL Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 21m DLKEVS → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
DAL Dallas 6h 30m EJAKOWWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 36m WN → AFAVDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
AUS Austin 6h 53m EJALXJWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Reno flights
SAN San Diego 6h 59m EJAWN → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Reno flights
SEA Seattle 7h 17m LXJWN → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Reno
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,676 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind

MDW–RNO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,676 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MDW Routes RNO Routes MDW Live Flights RNO Live Flights MDW Delays RNO Delays
All flights from Reno (RNO) Reno to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MDW–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 7M8 4h10 36% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MDW to RNO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~5h 45m LAS ~6h 3m MKE ~6h 15m SLC ~6h 17m PHX ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,225
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → RNO
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
76%
Return
RNO → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → RNO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Reno from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric MDW→RNO ORD→RNO MKE→RNO
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 2
Weekly flights 9 8 –
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 33m 4h
Departure OTP 36% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Reno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · RNO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,676 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MDW to RNO: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City.
Reno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RNO to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to RNO

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MDW to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to RNO is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,698 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).