The train between Chicago and Salt Lake City takes 34h 15m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to Salt Lake City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Chicago and Salt Lake City. The service departs Chicago at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Salt Lake City at 23:15:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Salt Lake City station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 15m.
Chicago to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Salt Lake City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salt Lake City station.
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The distance between Chicago and Salt Lake City is 2023.4 km. The road distance is 2242 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake City once daily. Tickets cost $850–1,400 and the journey takes 34h 15m.