Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 21
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 22
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Downtown Greyhound Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 23
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Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Downtown Greyhound Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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Next departures for Reno to Chicago on November 24
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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Downtown Greyhound Station
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Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
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537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
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Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Chicago
We recommend taking the train
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.
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
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Reno to Chicago by bus
How far is Reno from Chicago?
The distance between the two cities is 1681 miles (2712 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Reno to Chicago?
Most of the buses traveling from Reno to Chicago leave from Reno Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?
Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Auditorium Building and Theatre, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Navy Pier, Museum of Contemporary Art and Lake Michigan.
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
$222
11/18
$218
Today
$282
11/20
$241
11/21
$225
11/22
$279
11/23
$258
11/24
$263
The cheapest trip from Reno to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $218
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 $218 to $371 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 $225 which is on 2025-11-21.
The cheapest trip from Reno to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $218
