Bus Tickets from Chicago to Reno

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Next departures for Chicago to Reno on October 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Sparks (Greyhound Station)Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Sparks (Greyhound Station)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
RenoNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Sparks (Greyhound Station)No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Sparks (Greyhound Station)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Reno.

Bus
Average Price$231 - $492Average Duration2d 9h
68kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$106 - $3,960Average Duration1d 22h
246kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Reno

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Reno. The journey takes about 1 day, 22 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $106, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 22hAverage Duration
$106Cheapest ticket
246kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Reno: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$238
Average bus trip duration2d 9h
Number of daily buses11
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance1680 miles (2709 km)
Latest bus departure11:50pm

Chicago to Reno Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Chicago to Reno, 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
10/02
$311
10/03
$263
Today
$226
10/05
$237
10/06
$256
10/07
$229
10/08
$228
10/09
$234
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Reno was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $226

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 $226 to $437 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 $228 which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Chicago to Reno but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Reno, 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 Chicago to Reno that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Reno, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Reno to Chicago

You can also go to Reno by train

Train from Chicago to Reno

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