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$88+ Cheap flights from Reno (RNO) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — CHI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$88
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$407 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
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Cheapest flights from Reno to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:16 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop6h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/119:02 pmORD - RNO
1 stop13h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/168:22 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/207:39 pmORD - RNO
1 stop24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$226
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1612:27 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop9h 54mFrontier
Sun 4/208:50 pmMDW - RNO
1 stop23h 46mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/117:37 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Mon 4/146:40 amORD - RNO
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$258
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/32:26 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop7h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/47:00 amORD - RNO
1 stop9h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2210:50 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Thu 11/273:35 pmORD - RNO
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 3/26$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2610:45 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Sat 5/34:00 pmMDW - RNO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:59 pmRNO - ORD
1 stop9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/236:00 amORD - RNO
2 stops14h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:20 amRNO - ORD
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/277:53 pmORD - RNO
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/26$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/48:40 pmRNO - MDW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sat 6/712:40 pmMDW - RNO
Nonstop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:00 amRNO - ORD
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/233:18 pmORD - RNO
1 stop10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$417

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reno to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Reno to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Wed 5/7

9:16 pm-10:55 am

1 stop11h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

9:02 pm-8:24 am

1 stop13h 22m

$186

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Fri 5/2

8:13 pm-5:10 am

1 stop6h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

7:41 am-7:12 pm

1 stop13h 31m

$216

RenoChicago

RNO - MDW

RNOMDW

Reno

Wed 4/16

12:27 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

8:50 pm-6:36 pm

1 stop23h 46m

$250

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Fri 4/11

7:37 pm-5:08 am

1 stop7h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

6:40 am-11:37 am

1 stop6h 57m

$258

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Tue 6/3

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$283

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Fri 6/27

6:30 am-4:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

7:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$289

RenoChicago

RNO - MDW

RNOMDW

Reno

Sat 4/26

10:45 pm-9:07 am

1 stop8h 22m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/3

4:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$289

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Tue 6/3

5:00 am-5:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$307

RenoChicago

RNO - ORD

RNOORD

Reno

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop3h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

7:53 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$363

RenoChicago

RNO - MDW

RNOMDW

Reno

Thu 5/8

10:45 am-8:20 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/12

3:20 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$414

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reno to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Reno-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Reno-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Reno-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Reno-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Reno-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reno to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Reno with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Reno to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Reno to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reno to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Reno to Chicago is 19 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Reno to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Reno to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RNO to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Reno to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Reno to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Reno to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Sep 2023

DTW - MDW

We were delayed two hours. The gate staff were confused and a mess. They booked me on another flight, did not tell me and when I went to get back on the plane I no longer was able to because they booked me on some other flight later in the day. When I went back to the agent she was rude, reprinted my boarding pass for later in the day. What I needed was to be rebooked on my original flight but she could not understand that. Another agent figured it out. Southwest serves no food on any flights. It truly is a embarrassment to the airline industry. My second flight to Long Beach was worse. The flight attendant was obnoxious and extremely unprofessional. He treated everyone like they were seventh graders on a field trip. He was a terrible comedian, insisted on being on the microphone throughout the flight and would not shut up. No food on this four hour flight and no time to get food between our two flights made for seven hours without any hope of getting food.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Sep 2023

DTW - MDW

We were delayed two hours. The gate staff were confused and a mess. They booked me on another flight, did not tell me and when I went to get back on the plane I no longer was able to because they booked me on some other flight later in the day. When I went back to the agent she was rude, reprinted my boarding pass for later in the day. What I needed was to be rebooked on my original flight but she could not understand that. Another agent figured it out. Southwest serves no food on any flights. It truly is a embarrassment to the airline industry. My second flight to Long Beach was worse. The flight attendant was obnoxious and extremely unprofessional. He treated everyone like they were seventh graders on a field trip. He was a terrible comedian, insisted on being on the microphone throughout the flight and would not shut up. No food on this four hour flight and no time to get food between our two flights made for seven hours without any hope of getting food.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Sep 2023

DTW - MDW

We were delayed two hours. The gate staff were confused and a mess. They booked me on another flight, did not tell me and when I went to get back on the plane I no longer was able to because they booked me on some other flight later in the day. When I went back to the agent she was rude, reprinted my boarding pass for later in the day. What I needed was to be rebooked on my original flight but she could not understand that. Another agent figured it out. Southwest serves no food on any flights. It truly is a embarrassment to the airline industry. My second flight to Long Beach was worse. The flight attendant was obnoxious and extremely unprofessional. He treated everyone like they were seventh graders on a field trip. He was a terrible comedian, insisted on being on the microphone throughout the flight and would not shut up. No food on this four hour flight and no time to get food between our two flights made for seven hours without any hope of getting food.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Sep 2023

DTW - MDW

We were delayed two hours. The gate staff were confused and a mess. They booked me on another flight, did not tell me and when I went to get back on the plane I no longer was able to because they booked me on some other flight later in the day. When I went back to the agent she was rude, reprinted my boarding pass for later in the day. What I needed was to be rebooked on my original flight but she could not understand that. Another agent figured it out. Southwest serves no food on any flights. It truly is a embarrassment to the airline industry. My second flight to Long Beach was worse. The flight attendant was obnoxious and extremely unprofessional. He treated everyone like they were seventh graders on a field trip. He was a terrible comedian, insisted on being on the microphone throughout the flight and would not shut up. No food on this four hour flight and no time to get food between our two flights made for seven hours without any hope of getting food.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,335 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Sep 2023

DTW - MDW

We were delayed two hours. The gate staff were confused and a mess. They booked me on another flight, did not tell me and when I went to get back on the plane I no longer was able to because they booked me on some other flight later in the day. When I went back to the agent she was rude, reprinted my boarding pass for later in the day. What I needed was to be rebooked on my original flight but she could not understand that. Another agent figured it out. Southwest serves no food on any flights. It truly is a embarrassment to the airline industry. My second flight to Long Beach was worse. The flight attendant was obnoxious and extremely unprofessional. He treated everyone like they were seventh graders on a field trip. He was a terrible comedian, insisted on being on the microphone throughout the flight and would not shut up. No food on this four hour flight and no time to get food between our two flights made for seven hours without any hope of getting food.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Brian,Sep 2023

DTW - MDW

We were delayed two hours. The gate staff were confused and a mess. They booked me on another flight, did not tell me and when I went to get back on the plane I no longer was able to because they booked me on some other flight later in the day. When I went back to the agent she was rude, reprinted my boarding pass for later in the day. What I needed was to be rebooked on my original flight but she could not understand that. Another agent figured it out. Southwest serves no food on any flights. It truly is a embarrassment to the airline industry. My second flight to Long Beach was worse. The flight attendant was obnoxious and extremely unprofessional. He treated everyone like they were seventh graders on a field trip. He was a terrible comedian, insisted on being on the microphone throughout the flight and would not shut up. No food on this four hour flight and no time to get food between our two flights made for seven hours without any hope of getting food.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reno to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Reno to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Reno (RNO) if they book a flight from Reno to Chicago. On average, Reno has 1 outbound flight to Chicago per day from 5 airlines. Reno is conveniently located just 2.7 mi from Reno’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Reno to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Reno to Chicago is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $186 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $250 and $283 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Reno to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $88. Users have also found prices from $129 and $144 on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Reno to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Reno to Chicago is $191. On average you can expect to pay $1,092. The most popular route, (Reno - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reno to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reno to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reno to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reno to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reno to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reno to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Reno to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Reno to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Reno to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Reno to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$154Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$284Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$288Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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