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

The cheapest coach tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago start from £90. The average price for this route is around £139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1255 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Salt Lake City to Chicago at 07:50. And the latest bus departs at 07:50.

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

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

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago from £104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:20	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 7h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 7h	16:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 9h	18:35	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £90, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 9hAverage duration

1255 milesDistance

51kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£90 - £269	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£84 - £322	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

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87402 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 Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £90

Greyhound Salt Lake City Chicago recent customer reviews

Very Friendly staff

Maria Gertrudis O.

22 March 2022

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

Joaquin P.

18 November 2020

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago start from £90. The average price for this route is around £139. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1255 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Salt Lake City to Chicago at 07:50. And the latest bus departs at 07:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
A bus journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago produces an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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.

Best price found

25/11

£305

26/11

£283

Today

£257

28/11

£242

29/11

£233

30/11

£190

01/12

£181

02/12

£153

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £153

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 £153 to £414 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 £153, which is on 2025-12-02.