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How to get fromChicago to Salt Lake Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Salt Lake City by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MDW - SLC
    5h 29m
    $174–758

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    32h 45m
    $281–474

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    34h 15m
    $500–1,100

  4. Drive 1,393 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Salt Lake Citycar car 1,393 mi
    21h 38m
    $255–368

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane ORD - SLC
    5h 50m
    $174–408

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MKE - SLC
    7h 6m
    $222–928

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane SBN - SLC
    9h 26m
    $195–817

Chicago to Salt Lake City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Denver Union Station in around 32h 45m.

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