Bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Salt Lake City on November 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Salt Lake City Transit CenterCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Downtown Greyhound Station
Salt Lake City Transit CenterFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Bus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just $156, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
2024 kmDistance
184kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$173 - $575Average Duration1d 21h
51kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$156 - $589Average Duration1d 10h
184kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Salt Lake City by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City start from $173. The average price for this route is around $323. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    The average bus travel time from Chicago to Salt Lake City is 1d 21h, covering a distance of 2027 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 8h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Chicago to Salt Lake City route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Salt Lake City at 5:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    A bus trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City generates an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$669
11-26
$561
Today
$469
11-28
$538
11-29
$588
11-30
$547
12-01
$428
12-02
$327
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $327

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $327 to $822 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $327 which is on 2025-12-02.

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