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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MDW - SLC
    6h 14m
    $136–662

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    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
    10h 5m
    $129–573

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 / ...
    33h 31m
    $281–423

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    35h
    $882–1,354

  5. Drive  1,395.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Salt Lake Countycar car 1,395.1 mi
    21h 41m
    $255–368

  6. 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
    6h 34m
    $196–442

  7. 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 42m
    $193–793

Chicago to Salt Lake County by bus and train (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration33h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$281Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,281.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) every 4 hours. 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.

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