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Art Institute Of Chicago
One of the world’s leading art museums, famous for Impressionist masterpieces, American art, and major special exhibitions.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reno, NV to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $242. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $242, and a train costs an average of $121.
Distance: 1682 miles (2708 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$515 Average price | $434 Average price | $401 Average price Cheapest |
45h 32m Average total duration 45h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 58h 14m Average total duration 57h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Reno, NV to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Reno, NV to Chicago, IL costing on average $434 (€356).
A bus is $114 (€93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Reno, NV to Chicago, IL costing on average $515 (€423).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 45h 2m.
Bus takes on average 57h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Reno, NV to Chicago, IL trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 10:37 PM Reno, NV | 45h02 | 7:39 PM Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Reno, NV to Chicago, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 45h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $121 (€99) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 17:00. The fastest train covers the 1682 miles (2708 km) distance in 45h 2m.
Distance 1682 miles (2708 km) |
Average train duration 45h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $121 (€99) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 45h 2m |
First train 7:40 AM |
Last train 5:00 PM |
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Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 15-20% for taxis and rideshares; USD 1-2 per drink at bars; USD 1-2 per bag for bellhops; USD 2-5 per night for housekeeping.
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Most Reno, NV to Chicago, IL trains use the Reno Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Reno, NV and Chicago, IL train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Reno Station has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery, Wild River Grille
Ticket office support is available at Reno Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Reno Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Reno Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Reno Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Eldorado Resort Casino, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno.
Union Station is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, Lou Mitchell's
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Kimpton Gray Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago, W Chicago - City Center.
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