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

RNO Airport Page →
1,676 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 34m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN2581
WN Southwest
738
5:20 AM
PDT
11:00 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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WN3456
WN Southwest
738
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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WN1791
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 AM
PDT
11:30 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN3449
WN Southwest
738
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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✓
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WN314
WN Southwest
7M8
10:00 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2876
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1558
WN Southwest
7M8
5:25 PM
CDT
7:35 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN3997
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
CDT
8:30 PM
PDT
4h 10m
50%
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 25m ACUAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m F9NKWN → EJAGTWJTL Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 55m AAASPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 10m AFAMDL → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 32m DLSY → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 36m AAAYBA → F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 37m AFAVDL → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 45m ASWN → WN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 8m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 18m ASBADE → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reno to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,676 mi 3h 40m nonstop +2h ahead

RNO–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,676 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RNO Routes MDW Routes RNO Live Flights MDW Live Flights RNO Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Reno flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNO–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 738, 7M8 3h40-3h45 91% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 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, RNO to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
DEN ~5h 25m LAS ~5h 40m PHX ~5h 55m STL ~6h 5m COS ~6h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,216
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
RNO → MDW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
40%
Return
MDW → RNO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → MDW delays →
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 1 1 3
Weekly flights 8 20 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 55m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 91% – –
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 3h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

RNO–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 1,676 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RNO to MDW: 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.
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 by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RNO to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to MDW is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,698 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 17 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 Sacramento (SMF), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).