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

MDW Airport Page →
1,676 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 7m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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WN314
WN Southwest
B38M
10:00 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
PDT
4h 10m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2876
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
CDT
2:35 PM
PDT
4h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2808
WN Southwest
7M8
3:50 PM
CDT
5:55 PM
PDT
4h 5m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2581
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 AM
PDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h 40m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3456
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN1306
WN Southwest
7S7
5:40 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN745
WN Southwest
7S7
8:15 AM
PDT
1:55 PM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3449
WN Southwest
73H
9:45 AM
PDT
3:30 PM
CDT
3h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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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 40m WN → ACCMLX Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 1m LXJWN → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 10m WN → AAASKII Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
DAL Dallas 6h 20m DLKFSWN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Reno flights
LGB Long Beach 6h 30m WN → WN Long Beach (LGB) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 32m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
SAN San Diego 6h 35m WN → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 41m DLEJAKE → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 44m WN → AAAFAV Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 52m LXJWN → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Reno
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,676 mi 4h 5m 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 5m. 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 11 7M8, B38M 4h05-4h10 56% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (11 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~5h 40m LAS ~6h 1m PHX ~6h 10m ABQ ~6h 19m DAL ~6h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,258
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
63%
Return
RNO → MDW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
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 11 14 –
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 27m 4h 4m
Departure OTP 56% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Reno flights · Muskegon (MKG) 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 5m 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 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 11 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 5m 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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, MKE and MKG. 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 11 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 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,698 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Muskegon (MKG).