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

RNO Airport Page →
1,676 mi airlines charter/private 5/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 40m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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WN1306
WN Southwest
737
5:40 AM
PDT
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 40m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN745
WN Southwest
737
8:55 AM
PDT
2:24 PM
CDT
3h 29m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2808
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
4:08 PM
CDT
6:24 PM
PDT
4h 16m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4865
WN Southwest
7S7
5:10 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
PDT
4h 5m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN9003
WN Southwest
5:33 PM
CDT
7:20 PM
PDT
3h 47m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 20m ACKGUA → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 21m AFAMDL → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 35m EJAF9LXJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 46m AAASWN → CTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 50m SY → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
LGB Long Beach 6h 15m WN → WN Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 25m AAAFAV → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 27m ASWN → LXJWN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 35m WN → NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 6h 41m ASDEEJA → WN Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Reno to Chicago
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,676 mi 3h 35m nonstop +2h ahead

RNO–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,676 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map 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 5 737 3h29-3h40 0% – –
TWY TWY 1 – – 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY + 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, RNO to MDW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
DEN ~5h 20m SLC ~5h 21m LAS ~5h 35m PHX ~5h 46m MSP ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,034
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
90%
Return
MDW → RNO
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. 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 CCR→MDW
Distance from RNO – 112 mi 162 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 5 31 1
Flight time 3h 35m 3h 50m 3h 35m
Departure OTP 0% – –
Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights · Concord (CCR) to Chicago flights · Santa Rosa (STS) 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 35m 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 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 7 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 35m gate to gate. The route covers 1,676 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RNO to MDW: Southwest Airlines, and others.
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 Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW 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.
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, CCR and STS. 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 5 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 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,676 miles (2,698 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Concord (CCR) and Santa Rosa (STS).