There are 6 ways to get from Utah to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly St. George Regional to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGU - ORD
3h 30m$129–460Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLC - ORD
5h 18m$124–658Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
34h 19m$430–950Bus
- Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
36h 11m$282–532Drive 1,393.8 mi
- Drive from Salt Lake City to Chicagocar 1,393.8 mi
21h 40m$255–368Fly Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SLC - MDW
5h 3m$214–1,108
Utah to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utah to Chicago is to fly which costs $120 - $460 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Utah to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Utah to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 200 S / Main St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr, Denver Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salt Lake City and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34h 19m.
The distance between Utah and Chicago is 1439 miles. The road distance is 1402 miles.
The best way to get from Utah to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 34h 19m and costs $430 - $950.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Utah to Chicago, including transfers.
Utah to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Utah to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salt Lake City station.
The best way to get from Utah to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $950 and takes 34h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $280 - $550 and takes 36h 11m.
What companies run services between Utah, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from St. George Regional (SGU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $430–950 and the journey takes 34h 19m.
- 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
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- 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
- Website
- united.com
Flights from St. George Regional to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from St. George Regional to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
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 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from St. George Regional to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
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
- 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
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Utah to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Utah. It is currently 4:57 PM in Utah and 5:57 PM in Chicago.
Utah to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utah to Chicago is 1402 miles. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Utah to Chicago.
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