How far is Reno from Chicago?

The distance between Reno and Chicago is approximately 2712 km (1681 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reno to Chicago?

Buses departing from Reno Station in Reno will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Bus Reno to Chicago from $310 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 20h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 19h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 14h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 18h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	2d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 20h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 19h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 14h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 18h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	2d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 20h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 19h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 14h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 18h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	2d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	2d 9h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 19h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 14h	4:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	1d 20h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
	Bus	11:30am	Reno	2d 18h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 7:53 AM PST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

2709 kmDistance

246kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$320 - $782	Average Duration2d 9h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$163 - $2,465	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 246kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,383 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87383 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $321

Greyhound Reno Chicago recent customer reviews

In the interest of making up for lost time, one driver made short stops to get out and stretch HIS legs and use the restroom while LOCKING US in and REFUSING to let us out. THAT'S inhumane. James Saad Sonoma County Sheriff's Office Retired

Jim S.

September 1, 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Reno and Chicago?

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Reno to Chicago by bus

How far is Reno from Chicago?
The distance between Reno and Chicago is approximately 2712 km (1681 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Reno to Chicago?
Buses departing from Reno Station in Reno will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-17

$320

11-18

$315

Today

$407

11-20

$348

11-21

$325

11-22

$402

11-23

$372

11-24

$379

The cheapest trip from Reno to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $315

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Reno to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $315 to $535 for a bus ticket from Reno to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $325 which is on 2025-11-21.