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

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

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  1. 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 22m
    $206–961

  2. 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 35m
    $126–611

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 US0123
    32h 59m
    $132–343

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    35h 28m
    $152–303

  5. Drive 1,396.9 mi

    1. Drive from Salt Lake County to Chicagocar car 1,396.9 mi
    21h 40m
    $255–369

  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 50m
    $358–1,726

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Salt Lake County, UT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Murray Central Station to Chicago Bus Station via Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Denver Union Station in around 32h 59m.

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