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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SLC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    7h 47m
    $109–566

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    34h 42m
    $288–439

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train Up-N
    36h 59m
    $889–1,363

  4. Drive  1,405 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake City to Zioncar car 1,405 mi
    22h 25m
    $249–359

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SLC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    7h 54m
    $199–386

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SLC - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 46m
    $151–672

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SLC - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    12h 3m
    $124–521

Salt Lake City to Zion by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,317.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Salt Lake City to Zion via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 36h 59m.

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