Direct flights from Reno to Chicago
5 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from RNO to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h19m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Reno local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA745 | 5:17a | 3h12m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1306 | 5:48a | 3h24m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA745 | 9:03a | 3h19m | Sat |
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The route
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Nonstop from Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW)
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has 5 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RNO and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Reno to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Reno (RNO) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 3h19m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Chicago?
Driving from Reno to Chicago takes about 27h 50m behind the wheel — roughly 1,913 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h19m.