What's the distance between Chicago and Salt Lake City by coach?

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

How can I travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Chicago to Salt Lake City from £126 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 10 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 12 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	05:45	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 15h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 13 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	21:40	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 23h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Cheapest
	Bus	11:20	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 9h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	Fastest
	Bus	22:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 22h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:10	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 10h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:50	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 21h	19:55	Salt Lake City Transit Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 16 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £84, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 16hAverage duration

1255 milesDistance

184kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£110 - £342	Average duration1d 21h	CO₂ emissions 51kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£84 - £328	Average duration1d 16h	CO₂ emissions 184kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,366 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,574 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,272 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

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

Stops in Salt Lake City

A - Central Station

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

What's the distance between Chicago and Salt Lake City by coach?
The distance between Chicago and Salt Lake City by coach is approximately 1255 miles (2024 km).
How can I travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/11

£220

09/11

£239

Today

£271

11/11

£216

12/11

£142

13/11

£144

14/11

£166

15/11

£146

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of £142

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £142 to £370 for a bus 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 £142, which is on 2025-11-12.