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

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✈ Nonstop
UA1288
UA United
737
7:00 AM
PDT
12:57 PM
CDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1073
UA United
73G
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:06 PM
PDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2243
UA United
737
8:02 PM
CDT T1
10:19 PM
PDT
4h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Reno to Chicago
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,667 mi 3h 57m nonstop +2h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

RNO–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 3h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RNO–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 737 3h57 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RNO to ORD 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
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,552
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric RNO→ORD SMF→ORD FAT→ORD
Distance from RNO 112 mi 188 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 3
Weekly flights 7 78 21
Flight time 3h 57m 3h 30m 4h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 57m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

RNO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,667 mi / 2,683 km
Flight time3h 57m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 9 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 57m. The route covers 1,667 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RNO to ORD. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GJT, FNL, YLW, PIA, VNY, APA, BOI, IFP, FAT, ALO, FSD, COS, ABQ, HDN, UDD, SBA, MDW, MSN, DAL, SCF, BNA, EGE, JAC, ASE, EUG, BZN, MSP, MKE, BFI, OMA, MRY, MEM, TEB, CHA, PIT, FCA, OPF, HOU, MSY, YYZ, AGS, GSO, FRG, ORL, YOW, PGD, APF, PVR, NAS, SRQ, FLL, MIA, YYT, ANC, NKT, HND, LGB, ATL, SJC, DFW, SLC, SFO, PDX, LAX, LAS, PHX, DEN, GDL, SEA, IAH, SAN, AUS, CMA, SNA and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from ORD to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SMF and FAT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ORD

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

RNO to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to ORD ranges from 3 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GJT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF) and Fresno (FAT).