Bus Tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago

TodayAug 1
from US$262
TomorrowAug 2
from US$296
SunAug 3
from US$314
MonAug 4
from US$245
TueAug 5
from US$283
WedAug 6
from US$285
ThuAug 7
from US$281
FriAug 8
from US$229

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 2 at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:27 PM MDT.

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$229 - US$350Average Duration1d 23h
51kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$101 - US$441Average Duration1d 10h
184kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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 US$101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage Duration
US$101Cheapest ticket
184kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$244
Average Bus Trip Duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure7:50am
Distance2024 km

Salt Lake City to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - Chicago

  1. How far is Salt Lake City from Chicago?

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

  2. 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
07-30
US$286
07-31
US$302
Today
US$254
08-02
US$288
08-03
US$306
08-04
US$237
08-05
US$275
08-06
US$277
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$237

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 US$237 to US$306 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 US$237 which is on 2025-08-04.

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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salt Lake City to Chicago will emit less CO2 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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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