How far is Salt Lake City from Chicago?

The distance between Salt Lake City and Chicago is around 2024 km (1255 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central Station, in Salt Lake City, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago from $193 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:20pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	5:15pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 7h	4:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	7:50am	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

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.

4bus per day

1d 9hAverage Duration

2024 kmDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$168 - $502	Average Duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$156 - $600	Average Duration1d 11h	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salt Lake City and Chicago?

Stops in Salt Lake City

A
Central Station
300 S 600 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87397 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.

March 22, 2022

Good drivers some of them have attitudes, but over all good

Joaquin P.

November 18, 2020

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

How far is Salt Lake City from Chicago?
The distance between Salt Lake City and Chicago is around 2024 km (1255 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Central Station, in Salt Lake City, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$500

11-25

$568

Today

$528

11-27

$392

11-28

$324

11-29

$364

11-30

$334

12-01

$299

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $299

To 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 $299 to $772 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 $299 which is on 2025-12-01.