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How to get fromSalt Lake City to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Salt Lake City to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    5h 20m
    $174–408

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    5h 7m
    $134–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0560S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    31h 50m
    $283–479

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    34h 19m
    $500–1,100

  5. Drive 1,394.1 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Chicagocar car 1,394.1 mi
    21h 41m
    $255–368

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 25m
    $221–928

Salt Lake City to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration31h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,271.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 31h 50m.

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