Bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salt Lake City to Chicago on December 3
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
Downtown Greyhound StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Salt Lake City Transit Center
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:01 PM MST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Salt Lake City to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 9 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 9hAverage Duration
1255 milesDistance
51kgCO₂ emissions
Bus
Average Price$117 - $540Average Duration1d 9h
51kg CO₂e
Train
Average Price$108 - $416Average Duration1d 10h
184kg CO₂e

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Salt Lake City to Chicago start from $117. The average price for this route is around $170. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

    The average bus trip duration from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 1d 9h, covering a distance of 1255 miles (2024 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 7h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Salt Lake City to Chicago route?

    Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    The earliest bus departs from Salt Lake City to Chicago at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:50am.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    A bus trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago generates an estimated 51 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11/30
$438
12/01
$367
Today
$371
12/03
$271
12/04
$181
12/05
$183
12/06
$181
12/07
$163
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $163

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 $163 to $526 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 $163 which is on 2025-12-07.

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