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Next departures from Salt Lake City to Chicago on 1 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Salt Lake City Transit Center
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Salt Lake City Transit Center
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Chicago

busbud logoWe recommend taking the train

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

2train per day
1d 10hAverage duration
2024 kmDistance
184kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average priceUS$153 - US$457Average duration1d 9h
51kg CO₂e
Train
Average priceUS$108 - US$416Average duration1d 10h
184kg CO₂e

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$234
Average bus trip duration1d 9h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure07:50
Distance2026 km

Salt Lake City to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - Chicago

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

    The bus ticket price from Salt Lake City to Chicago starts at US$153. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    The average travel time between Salt Lake City and Chicago is around 1d 9h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 8h. 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 Salt Lake City and Chicago?

    The number of buses from Salt Lake City to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

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

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

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$186
30/10
US$215
Today
US$213
01/11
US$261
02/11
US$226
03/11
US$172
04/11
US$163
05/11
US$154
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$154 to US$301 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$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 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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Salt Lake City to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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