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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT from various bus operators like Greyhound US or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$163

tomorrow

$111

Tuesday

$130

Wednesday

Thursday

$127

Friday

$133

Saturday

$168

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	35h 5m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$163	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $163 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$172	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $172 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
Greyhound US	42h 5m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$179	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $179 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m
Greyhound US	46h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$195	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:10:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $195 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT via Denver, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  39h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $83
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 30m
  
  0
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Salt Lake City, UT
  Intermodal Hub
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Travel time is 8h 5m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 0m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
FlixBus	34h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$112	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $112 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
FlixBus	35h 5m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$128	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $128 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
Greyhound US	46h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$155	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 11:10:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	34h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$130	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 0m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
FlixBus	35h 5m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
Greyhound US	42h 5m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$145	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 0m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
FlixBus	34h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$129	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
FlixBus	35h 5m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
Greyhound US	42h 5m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$139	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $139 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	35h 5m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$133	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $133 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 5m
Greyhound US	39h 0m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$138	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 0m
FlixBus	34h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$141	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $141 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	42h 5m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:20 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 5m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$146	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/31/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $146 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	35h 20m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$170	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
Greyhound US	42h 20m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$171	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
Greyhound US	46h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:10:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT via Denver, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  39h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $83
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 7/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 30m
  
  0
  
  4:50 PM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Salt Lake City, UT
  Intermodal Hub
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $47
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 7/28/2026 4:50:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
Travel time is 8h 5m longer, but you will save $38

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT is $111 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT

See here how frequent the connections between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 16 buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT in one click! Book your bus ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT starting from $111!

Cheapest Bus	$111
Fastest Bus	31h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	1,257.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Chicago for Salt Lake City, UT: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$163

Monday 07/27

$111

Tuesday 07/28

$130

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

$127

Friday 07/31

$140

Saturday 08/01

$168

Sunday 08/02

$127

Monday 08/03

$140

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$139

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$133

Sunday 08/09

$124

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$123

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $111, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $133.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, with $111. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $151.

How to save money travelling from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT.

95th Red Line Station

W. 95th St 14

Downtown Bus Station

West Harrison Street 630-670

Union Station

S Canal St 225

Cumberland CTA

N Cumberland Ave 5800

Canal & Van Buren

S Canal St 310-320

Downtown

Corner of North Temple and West Temple

Intermodal Hub

S 600 W 300

SLC Airport

Amelia Earhart Dr @ 5555 W Bus Stop

Pioneer Rd @ 1381 S Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT? Or which bus companies serve the route Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT bus

How much does a Chicago Salt Lake City, UT bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $111 and takes 38h 0m to reach Salt Lake City, UT. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $111 and $195. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Salt Lake City, UT.

On average, how many connections are available from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT each day?

Every day, the Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT take?

The fastest bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT is offered by Greyhound US and takes 31h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $172. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT?

The earliest bus arriving in Salt Lake City, UT from Chicago starts at 10:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT?

The latest bus trip departing from Chicago for Salt Lake City, UT starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Chicago Salt Lake City, UT route?

When traveling by bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, passengers can travel with Greyhound US and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT?

You can check all the direct connections between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Chicago Salt Lake City, UT bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Chicago Salt Lake City, UT bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Chicago and to Salt Lake City, UT

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Chicago and to Salt Lake City, UT. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!