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 21m nonstop +1h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RNO and MDW, connecting options are available through 34 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
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ASE ~5h 57m HDN ~6h 6m JAC ~6h 33m MKE ~6h 33m MSP ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,060
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MDW → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
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 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 28 1
Flight time 4h 21m 3h 50m 3h 24m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
RNO: MDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 21m.
Facts

RNO–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,676 mi / 2,698 km
Flight time4h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 21m. 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 ASE, HDN, JAC, MKE, MSP, MEM, SCF, SNA, VNY, PIT, IAH, NAS, SRQ, APF, PGD, ATL, SJC, DAL, DEN, PHX, LAS, SAN, LAX, DFW, LGB, SFO, SEA, SLC, AUS, FLL, PDX, BUR, ORD and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour 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 21 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

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