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

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1,676 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 38m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
4:08 PM
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6:24 PM
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4h 16m
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WN4865
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
PDT
4h 5m
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WN9003
WN Southwest
5:33 PM
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7:20 PM
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3h 47m
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WN1306
WN Southwest
737
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WN745
WN Southwest
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2:24 PM
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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 WN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 55m DLKEVS → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 5m WN → F9IJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 16m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 25m WN → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
BUR Burbank 6h 30m WN → WNXE Burbank (BUR) to Reno flights
BNA Nashville 6h 37m EJAWN → EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 40m WN → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
LGB Long Beach 6h 40m WN → KGWN Long Beach (LGB) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 45m WN → AFAVDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Reno
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,676 mi 4h 11m 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 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 6 7M8, 7S7 3h47-4h16 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 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
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
DEN ~5h 45m MSP ~5h 55m LAS ~6h 5m SLC ~6h 16m PHX ~6h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,159
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
RNO → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 7 7 –
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 27m 4h 4m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 11m 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 11m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 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 11m 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, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RNO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 7 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 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,698 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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