Reno to Chicago (RNO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RNO–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,667 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 15 | 737, 73G | 3h53-4h08 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Reno
| Metric | RNO→ORD | SMF→ORD | CCR→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RNO | – | 112 mi | 162 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 15 | 81 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h | 3h 40m | 3h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RNO: PDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RNO to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RNO to ORD is about 4 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,667 miles (2,683 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Concord (CCR) and Santa Rosa (STS).