Find coaches from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 2 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Salt Lake City Transit CenterCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Salt Lake City Transit CenterFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City

busbud logoWe 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 US$108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
1d 16hAverage duration
2024 kmDistance
184kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$141 - US$440Average duration1d 21h
51kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceUS$108 - US$422Average duration1d 16h
184kg CO₂e

Bus Chicago to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$233
Average bus trip duration1d 21h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure05:25
Distance2024 km
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to Salt Lake City Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Salt Lake City

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

    The bus ticket price from Chicago to Salt Lake City starts at US$141. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City 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!

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

    The average travel time between Chicago and Salt Lake City is around 1d 21h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 9h. This is the time it takes to travel the 2024 km that separates the two cities.

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

    The number of buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 5 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which bus companies travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

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

  5. What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

    Buses travelling between Chicago and Salt Lake City leave from Downtown Greyhound Station or Chicago O'Hare International Airport and arrive at Central Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
29/10
US$232
30/10
US$232
Today
US$228
01/11
US$225
02/11
US$196
03/11
US$168
04/11
US$155
05/11
US$154
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$154

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 US$154 to US$376 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 US$154, which is on 2025-11-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Chicago to Salt Lake City.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 Chicago to Salt Lake City, 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 Chicago to Salt Lake City will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Salt Lake City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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