Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 30 November
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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 1 December
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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 2 December
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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 3 December
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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 4 December
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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 5 December
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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 6 December
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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.
Based on 5614 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £84
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salt Lake City to Chicago by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The cheapest train tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago start from £84. The average price for this train route is around £147. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The average train journey time from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 1d 11h, covering a distance of 1255 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 10h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Salt Lake City to Chicago route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago?
The earliest train from Salt Lake City to Chicago departs at 03:20. And the latest train departs at 03:20.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
27/11
£247
28/11
£247
Today
£1,030
30/11
£299
01/12
£203
02/12
£169
03/12
£169
04/12
£141
The cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £141
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £141 to £1,420 for a train 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 £141, which is on 2025-12-04.