Your total trip with all stops is around 1,970 miles / 3170 km, taking roughly 30 hours for the whole trip. If you want to see every small town along the way, you can get a full list of cities between RNO and MDW.
Start from Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Elko, Nevada is stopping point #1 after driving about 290 miles (470 km) or 4 hours.
Salt Lake City, Utah is stopping point #2 after driving about 230 miles (370 km) or 3.5 hours. Your total trip so far is about 520 miles or 840 km over roughly 7.5 hours of driving.
Cheyenne, Wyoming is stopping point #3 after driving about 440 miles (710 km) or 6.5 hours. Your total trip so far is about 960 miles or 1550 km over roughly 14 hours of driving.
Lincoln, Nebraska is stopping point #4 after driving about 440 miles (710 km) or 6.5 hours. Your total trip so far is about 1,410 miles or 2260 km over roughly 20.5 hours of driving.
Finally, Chicago Midway International Airport is your destination after driving about 560 miles (910 km) or 9.5 hours. Your total trip with all stops is around 1,970 miles or 3170 km, taking roughly 30 hours for the whole trip.
Travelmath helps you figure out where to stop when planning a long road trip from one location to another. The best stopping point for an overnight hotel stay or a break from driving often depends on how far or how long you want to drive before pausing to rest. You can find the closest city to your stopping point to look for hotels, or explore other cities and towns along the route. Use this as a road trip planner when you're driving cross-country or mapping a route with multiple stops.