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Tomorrow3 Sept
from US$325
Thu4 Sept
from US$293
Fri5 Sept
from US$268
Sat6 Sept
from US$254
Sun7 Sept
from US$240
Mon8 Sept
from US$240
Tue9 Sept
from US$242
Wed10 Sept

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 3 September at
    Departure city: Salt Lake City
    Departure location: Salt Lake City Transit Center
    Arrival time: 5 September at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$227 - US$337Average duration1d 23h
51kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$108 - US$416Average duration1d 10h
184kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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.

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

Bus Salt Lake City to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$234
Average bus trip duration1d 23h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure06:50
Distance1257 miles
Latest bus departure07:50

Salt Lake City to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salt Lake City - Chicago

  1. What's the distance between Salt Lake City and Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Salt Lake City and Chicago by coach is approximately 1255 miles (2024 km).

  2. How can I travel from Salt Lake City to Chicago 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
31/08
US$274
01/09
US$246
Today
US$267
03/09
US$317
04/09
US$285
05/09
US$260
06/09
US$246
07/09
US$232
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago was searched and found on 7 Sept 2025 with a price of US$232

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$232 to US$317 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$232, which is on 2025-09-07.

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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