There are 6 ways to get from Orem to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the train from Orem Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SLC - MDW
6h 9m$216–1,114Fly Provo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Provo (PVU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVU - ORD
9h 26m$67–291Train
- Take the train from Orem Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain 750
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
36h 20m$432–956Drive 1,410 mi
- Drive from Orem to Chicagocar 1,410 mi
22h 4m$258–372Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Orem Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLC - ORD
6h 24m$126–664Train to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the train from Orem Central Station to North Temple Stationtrain
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SLC - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 37m$380–1,773
Orem to Chicago by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Orem to Chicago is to fly which costs $65 - $300 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Orem to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $210 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct train from Orem station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Orem Central Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Salt Lake City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 20m.
The distance between Orem and Chicago is 1320 miles. The road distance is 1418.2 miles.
The best way to get from Orem to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 36h 20m and costs $430 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Orem to Chicago, including transfers.
Orem to Chicago train services, operated by Utah Transit Authority, depart from Orem Central Station.
The best way to get from Orem to Chicago is to train which takes 36h 20m and costs $430 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $300 and takes 9h 26m.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Orem. It is currently 1:45 AM in Orem and 2:45 AM in Chicago.
Orem to Chicago train services, operated by Utah Transit Authority, arrive at Salt Lake Central Station.
What companies run services between Orem, UT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Orem Central Station to Chicago Union Station via Salt Lake Central Station and Salt Lake City in around 36h 20m. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Provo (PVU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
Flights from Provo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
Flights from Provo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–280
Flights from Provo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Provo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–290
Flights from Provo to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,700
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,100
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Phone
- +1 801-743-3882
- rideuta@rideuta.com
- Website
- rideuta.com
Train from Orem Central Station to North Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–6
Train from Orem Central Station to Salt Lake Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Schedules at
- rideuta.com
- Adult - full fare
- $2–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Orem to Chicago is 1418 miles. It takes approximately 22h 4m to drive from Orem to Chicago.
There are 2066+ hotels available in Chicago.







