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

ORD Airport Page →
1,667 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 46m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, VistaJet Limited.
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UA1993
UA United
737
11:27 AM
CDT T2
1:47 PM
PDT
4h 20m
27%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA349
Starts Sep 24
UA United
73G
2:20 PM
PDT
8:28 PM
CDT
4h 8m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1819
UA United
737
2:22 PM
PDT
8:30 PM
CDT
4h 8m
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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 54m AAACBA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 55m AAACAY → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Reno flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 1m AAACAF → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Reno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 14m AAACAV → F9WNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Reno flights
SJC San Jose 6h 29m EJAUA → WN San Jose (SJC) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 31m AAACAY → AAASPD Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 42m AAACAF → AFAVDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Reno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 45m AAACAY → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Reno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 49m AAACAV → AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Reno flights
BNA Nashville 6h 50m AAACAS → EJAWN Nashville (BNA) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Reno
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,667 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind

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 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes RNO Routes ORD Live Flights RNO Live Flights ORD Delays RNO Delays
All flights from Reno (RNO) Reno to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

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 7 737 4h20 51% Star Alliance –
B6 JetBlue 0 – – 51% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to RNO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DEN ~5h 54m SLC ~5h 55m MSP ~6h 1m LAS ~6h 14m SJC ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,902
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
ORD → RNO
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
100%
Return
RNO → ORD
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. ORD delays → RNO delays →
Alternatives

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 2 2
Weekly flights 7 7 –
Flight time 4h 20m 3h 47m 4h 4m
Departure OTP 51% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Reno flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Reno flights · Muskegon (MKG) to Reno flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · RNO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

ORD–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Reno route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Flight time4h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 4h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,667 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to RNO: United Airlines and JetBlue.
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, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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 ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW, 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 ORD to RNO

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and JetBlue. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to RNO is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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