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

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1,667 mi airlines 11/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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UA1239
UA United
737
1:00 PM
CDT T2
3:34 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1109
UA United
73G
4:00 PM
CDT T1
6:30 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2243
UA United
73G
7:40 PM
CDT T2
10:10 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2635
UA United
737
7:00 AM
MDT
12:58 PM
CDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1288
UA United
73G
7:10 AM
MDT
1:10 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1144
UA United
73G
11:00 AM
MDT
5:00 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Chicago to Reno
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 4h 30m nonstop -1h behind 43 1-stop hubs

ORD–RNO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–RNO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 11 737, 73G 4h30-4h34 64% Star Alliance
B6 JetBlue 1 64%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (11 flights/wk, 92%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (1 flights/wk, 8%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to RNO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
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
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,716
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → RNO
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
100%
Return
RNO → ORD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → RNO delays →

Other ways to reach Reno from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.
Metric ORD→RNO MDW→RNO MKE→RNO
Distance from ORD 15 mi 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 11 1
Flight time 4h 30m 3h 50m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 64%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Reno Tahoe International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Reno is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · RNO: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 4h 34m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Flight time4h 30m to 4h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 15 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 4h 34m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue and United Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from ORD to RNO. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, MKE, SCF, YIP, BFI, ASE, ABQ, VNY, MEM, SAT, MDW, FCA, JAC, FSD, LGB, SNA, RDU, LIT, PBI, MIA, DAL, ANC, AUS, SJC, ATL, DEN, DFW, SEA, PHX, LAS, SLC, PSP, SFO, LAX, SAN, IAH, OMA, PDX, GDL, FLL, JFK, SBA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Reno is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from RNO to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW 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 ORD to RNO

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue and United Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RNO ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 26 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).