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

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Reno to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,676 mi 4h 24m nonstop +2h ahead 61 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RNO and MDW, connecting options are available through 61 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,027
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric RNO→MDW SMF→MDW STS→MDW
Distance from RNO – 112 mi 177 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 14 1
Flight time 4h 24m 3h 34m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Chicago flights · Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m.
Facts

RNO–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 4h 24m. The route covers 1,676 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RNO to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOI, FNL, FSD, VNY, ASE, SNA, APA, HDN, SBA, ABQ, EGE, JAC, BZN, BNA, TRM, MRY, DAL, OAK, SCF, MKE, MSP, OMA, MEM, CHA, PIT, EUG, TEB, IAH, MSY, GSO, AGS, HOU, YYZ, FRG, OPF, YOW, ORL, SRQ, APF, NAS, PGD, FLL, MIA, ORD, LGB, ATL, SFO, DFW, PHX, SEA, PDX, SAN, LAS, DEN, SJC, SLC, BUR, LAX, AUS, CMA and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from MDW to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, STS and OAK. 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 RNO to MDW

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RNO to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to MDW ranges from 4 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,698 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BOI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).