There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Salt Lake County by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane ORD - SLC
6h 17m$186–382Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane MDW - SLC
6h 9m$136–662Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0560S / ...
33h 31m$242–393Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
35h$396–935Drive 1,395.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Salt Lake Countycar 1,395.1 mi
21h 41m$255–368Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane MKE - SLC
7h 47m$167–770
Chicago to Salt Lake County by bus and train (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Salt Lake County is to fly which costs $180 - $390 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Salt Lake County is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Salt Lake County. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Salt Lake County station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Murray Central Station via Salt Lake Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.
The distance between Chicago and Salt Lake County is 1286 miles. The road distance is 1403.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Salt Lake County without a car is to bus which takes 33h 31m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Chicago to Salt Lake County, including transfers.
Chicago to Salt Lake County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Salt Lake County train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Salt Lake County is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs $180 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 33h 31m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $950 and takes 35h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Salt Lake County, UT, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Murray Central Station via Denver Union Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Salt Lake Central Station in around 33h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Salt Lake County bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Salt Lake County is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:08 PM in Chicago and 5:08 PM in Salt Lake County.
Chicago to Salt Lake County train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Salt Lake City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Salt Lake County is 1403 miles. It takes approximately 21h 41m to drive from Chicago to Salt Lake County.
There are 812+ hotels available in Salt Lake County.