Bus Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT - Compare all Companies

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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

$131

tomorrow

$143

Friday

$151

Saturday

$153

Sunday

Monday

$173

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	39h 15m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$131	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/26/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $131 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Greyhound US	42h 20m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$136	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 8/26/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
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 8/26/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
FlixBus	35h 20m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$136	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/26/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$143	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/27/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $143 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	$144	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/27/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $144 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
FlixBus	35h 20m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$145	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/27/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $145 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
FlixBus	34h 10m	11:05 AM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$147	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 15m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$148	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/27/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $148 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
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	$151	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $151 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 15m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$152	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/28/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Greyhound US	32h 50m	12:25 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$157	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/28/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $157 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
FlixBus	35h 20m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$158	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/28/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $158 per person are available. Travel duration is 35h 20m
Greyhound US	42h 20m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Canal & Van Buren	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$169	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 8/28/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $169 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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	$153	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 10m
Greyhound US	39h 15m	1:20 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$154	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/29/2026 1:20:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
FlixBus	45h 20m	11:55 PM	Chicago	95th Red Line Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$155	A Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/29/2026 11:55:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 20m
FlixBus	35h 20m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$164	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/29/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $164 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	$166	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/29/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $166 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	42h 20m	10:15 AM	Chicago	Union Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$173	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/31/2026 10:15:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $173 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 20m
FlixBus	35h 20m	5:15 PM	Chicago	Downtown Bus Station	3:35 AM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$174	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/31/2026 5:15:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 3:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $174 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	$176	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/31/2026 12:25:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 9/1/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 32h 50m
Greyhound US	46h 5m	11:10 PM	Chicago	Union Station	8:15 PM	Salt Lake City, UT	Intermodal Hub	Economy	$190	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/31/2026 11:10:00 PM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 9/2/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $190 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 $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  32h 50m
  
  0
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Chicago
  Downtown Bus Station
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $88
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 8/30/2026 12:25:00 PM to Union Station, Denver (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $88 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 35m
- Greyhound US
  
  10h 10m
  
  0
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Denver
  Union Station
  
  8:15 PM
  
  Salt Lake City, UT
  Intermodal Hub
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $54
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Denver (USA) at 8/31/2026 10:05:00 AM to Intermodal Hub, Salt Lake City, UT (USA) arriving at 8/31/2026 8:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $31

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT is $125 on 9/9/2026. 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT. Monday 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 18 buses from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Chicago and Salt Lake City, UT, with 8 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 7 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 $125!

Cheapest Bus	$125
Fastest Bus	31h 50m
Earliest Bus	10:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	1,257.0 miles
Bus Companies	Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT

Every day, 7 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 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$131

Thursday 08/27

$147

Friday 08/28

$151

Saturday 08/29

$153

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

$173

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

$133

Thursday 09/03

$144

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$188

Sunday 09/06

$167

Monday 09/07

$126

Tuesday 09/08

$174

Wednesday 09/09

$125

Thursday 09/10

$159

Friday 09/11

$162

Saturday 09/12

$138

Sunday 09/13

$131

Monday 09/14

$153

Tuesday 09/15

$147

Wednesday 09/16

$167

Thursday 09/17

$135

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

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 $125, Wednesday 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 $151.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT, with $131. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $138.

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 $125 and takes 38h 15m 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 $125 and $190. 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 7 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 $140. 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Chicago to Salt Lake City, UT?

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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!