Find coaches from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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Next departures from Chicago to Salt Lake City on 1 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Salt Lake City Transit CenterCheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Salt Lake City Transit CenterFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Salt Lake City Transit CenterNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: 23/09/2025 CDT.

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Bus
Average priceUS$232 - US$510Average duration1d 14h
51kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$108 - US$409Average duration1d 10h
184kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Salt Lake City. The journey takes about 1 day, 10 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just US$108, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
1d 10hAverage duration
US$108Cheapest ticket
184kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$234
Average bus trip duration1d 14h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure00:40
Distance1257 miles
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. 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).

  2. 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
28/09
US$231
29/09
US$233
Today
US$239
01/10
US$231
02/10
US$234
03/10
US$238
04/10
US$224
05/10
US$241
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City was searched and found on 4 Oct 2025 with a price of US$224

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$224 to US$287 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$224, which is on 2025-10-04.

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!

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago

You can also go to Salt Lake City by train

Train from Chicago to Salt Lake City

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