What is the travel distance from Chicago to Reno?

About 1681 miles (2712 km) separate Chicago and Reno.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Reno?

The majority of buses traveling from Chicago to Reno start their journey at Downtown Greyhound Station and wind up at Reno Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Chicago to Reno from $215 | 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
	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	3d 5h	1:05pm	Reno	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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Reno

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 1 day, 21 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just $113, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 21hAverage Duration

1680 milesDistance

246kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$229 - $471	Average Duration2d 14h	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$113 - $3,193	Average Duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 246kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,370 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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.

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

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 traveling from Chicago to Reno by bus

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Reno?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to 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

$218

11/12

$238

Today

$244

11/14

$215

11/15

$222

11/16

$222

11/17

$222

11/18

$222

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Reno was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $215

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 $215 to $287 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 $215 which is on 2025-11-14.