Bus Tickets from Reno to Chicago

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Next departures for Reno to Chicago on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Reno
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Reno
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Reno
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Sparks (Greyhound Station)
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Reno to Chicago.

Bus
Average Price$232 - $449Average Duration2d 15h
68kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$130 - $2,238Average Duration1d 22h
246kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Reno to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $130, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$130Cheapest ticket
246kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reno to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$247
Average bus trip duration2d 15h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure6:15am
Distance1679 miles (2708 km)
Latest bus departure8:15pm

Reno to Chicago Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Reno to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09/27
$258
09/28
$240
Today
$244
09/30
$233
10/01
$235
10/02
$248
10/03
$237
10/04
$233
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Reno to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $233

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 $233 to $373 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 $233 which is on 2025-10-04.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Reno and Chicago!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Reno to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Reno to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Reno to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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Train from Reno to Chicago

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