What is the travel distance from Chicago to Reno?

The distance covered from Chicago to Reno is 2712 km (1681 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Reno Station, in Reno.

Bus Chicago to Reno from $309 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Reno on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 20h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	Fastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 16h	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 21h	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 1h	7:20pm	Reno	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	2d 9h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Reno on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 20h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	Fastest
	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 16h	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 21h	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
	Bus	9:40pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	2d 9h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	3d 1h	7:20pm	Reno	No tags
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 5h	1:05pm	Reno	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	2d 7h	5:30am	Sparks (Greyhound Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 7:36 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Reno

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just $163, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

2709 kmDistance

246kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$328 - $675	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$163 - $4,580	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 246kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,294 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Reno?

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

Stops in Reno

A - Reno Station

B - Reno Tahoe Airport

C - Reno Greyhound Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Reno by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Reno?
The distance covered from Chicago to Reno is 2712 km (1681 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Reno?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago, and end it at Reno Station, in Reno.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-11

$312

11-12

$342

Today

$350

11-14

$309

11-15

$318

11-16

$319

11-17

$318

11-18

$318

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Reno was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $309

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

You can expect to pay from $309 to $412 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Reno based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $309 which is on 2025-11-14.