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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: June 8 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: Salt Lake CityDestination location: Central StationOperated by: Amtrak
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- Departure time: June 8 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: Salt Lake CityDestination location: Central StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 8 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: Salt Lake CityDestination location: Central StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: June 8 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: June 9 atDestination city: Salt Lake CityDestination location: Central StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Salt Lake CityAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview
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Based on 5173 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $101.00
Amtrak Chicago Salt Lake City recent customer reviews
Good but with wifi is better
Mario B.
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Jun 6, 2025 with a price of $261To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $261 to $1,275 for a train 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 $261 which is on 2025-06-10.
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Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Salt Lake City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Salt Lake City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Salt Lake City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
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