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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Salt Lake City Transit Center | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Salt Lake City Transit Center | Downtown Greyhound Station | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Salt Lake City Transit Center | 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Chicago
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes, and with fares starting at just $168, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Chicago?
Stops in Chicago
- A630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
- C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA - D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA - E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA - F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
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Based on 87401 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $168
Greyhound Salt Lake City Chicago recent customer reviews
Very Friendly staff
Maria Gertrudis O.
Good drivers some of them have attitudes, but over all good
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Chicago by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago start from $168. The average price for this route is around $258. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 2024 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Salt Lake City to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Salt Lake City to Chicago at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
A bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago generates an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $284To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $284 to $769 for a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $284 which is on 2025-12-02.
What's the cheapest way to go from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationTop travelled bus routes
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