How much does a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Chicago cost?

The bus ticket price from Salt Lake City to Chicago starts at R 2 700. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

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

The average travel time between Salt Lake City and Chicago is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2024 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Salt Lake City and Chicago?

The number of buses from Salt Lake City to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

When taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago from R 2 467 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 7 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 9 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 10 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 8h	17:15	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
	07:50	Salt Lake City Transit Center	1d 23h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	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 train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 914, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

1d 10hAverage duration

2024 kmDistance

184kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 2 700 - R 8 096	Average duration1d 9h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 914 - R 7 369	Average duration1d 10h	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceR 4 147

Average bus trip duration1d 9h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure07:50

Distance2026 km

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 348 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87348 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 R 2 700

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

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - Chicago

How much does a bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Chicago cost?
The bus ticket price from Salt Lake City to Chicago starts at R 2 700. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The average travel time between Salt Lake City and Chicago is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 8h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2024 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Salt Lake City and Chicago?
The number of buses from Salt Lake City to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
When taking the bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Greyhound.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

01/11

R 5 289

02/11

R 4 011

Today

R 4 774

04/11

R 4 082

05/11

R 2 680

06/11

R 2 733

07/11

R 2 627

08/11

R 2 999

The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on 07 Nov 2025 with a price of R 2 627

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 R 2 627 to R 9 441 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 R 2 627, which is on 2025-11-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Salt Lake City to Chicago.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Salt Lake City to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salt Lake City to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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