Are there direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Historically, approximately 23.1% of flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data reflects observations over a 90-day period, indicating that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights involve connections.

How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

The direct flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago typically takes around 3 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 2020 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to approximately 7 hours and 4 minutes. This represents a median duration of 202 minutes for direct flights and 424 minutes for those with a single stop.

Should I set a price alert for Salt Lake City to Chicago flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago have been frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations are common, and opportunities for savings may arise regularly. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a more favorable fare. This pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days of data.

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Salt Lake City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago connect at least once, with only 23.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares from Salt Lake City to Chicago typically range from $270–$545, with a median of $387. Current fares are below the typical level, and about 18% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $260. Other cost-effective months include April, with a median fare of $276, and May, where the median fare is $289.

How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 3h 22m. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 3h 22m, while connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median duration of 13h 39m.

The distance between Salt Lake City and Chicago is approximately 2020 kilometers, classifying this route as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Regular price: $189 - $337

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $189 and $337. The current lowest deal is $174 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 10 to November 17.

now $174

Low $189

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are cheapest in May, with a median price of $272. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $485. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $272

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $485

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$479

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$506

$456

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$354

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$354

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$355

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$354

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$505 → $354

30%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$501 → $355

29%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$490 → $369

25%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$580 → $479

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Salt Lake City to Chicago are below the typical level at $174.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago, with a median price of $272.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 22m

The typical direct flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes 3 hours and 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 23.1% of flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Salt Lake City to Chicago was found on Frontier Airlines for $174.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International is a convenient option for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train).

💸 Flights from ~$134

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$354

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Sep 25

Chicago, United States

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$2,332

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From SLC

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Sep 21

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,149

$1,092

Save $1,057

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From SLC

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Sep 21

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,167

$1,111

Save $1,056

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Aug 12

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,801

$1,487

Save $1,314

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 17

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,093

$1,159

Save $934

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 17

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,129

$1,159

Save $970

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 30

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,100

$1,161

Save $939

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 31

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,150

$1,175

Save $975

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 17

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,967

$1,159

Save $808

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 17

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,933

$1,159

Save $774

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 30

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,017

$1,161

Save $856

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 31

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,019

$1,175

Save $844

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $384. In contrast, purchasing tickets 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to $644, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days before departure) averaged around $489. For those planning further ahead, tickets booked 60 or more days in advance had an average price of $475.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago was considered to be $270. This threshold represents the lower end of prices observed over a 90-day period. The median price for this route was $387, indicating that half of the fares were higher and half were lower than this amount. Fares around $545 were in the higher price range for this route.

Historically, January, April, and May have offered some of the most affordable flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago. January typically sees a median price of $260, while April's median price is $276. May also presents a relatively low median price of $289. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $387 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Salt Lake City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

The distance between Salt Lake City and Chicago is approximately 2020 kilometers, classifying this route as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Regular price: $189 - $337

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $189 and $337. The current lowest deal is $174 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from November 10 to November 17.

now $174

Low $189

High $337

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

May

Cheapest

Flights from $272

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $485

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$479

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$506

$456

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$354

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$395

$354

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$355

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$505

$354

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$505 → $354

30%

2 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 14

$501 → $355

29%

3 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 16

$490 → $369

25%

4 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 12

$580 → $479

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Salt Lake City to Chicago are below the typical level at $174.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago, with a median price of $272.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 22m

The typical direct flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes 3 hours and 22 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 23.1% of flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Salt Lake City to Chicago was found on Frontier Airlines for $174.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

Salt Lake City International is a convenient option for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$134

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your trip to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train).

💸 Flights from ~$134

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and direct flight options for Chicago travelers.

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,019

$1,175

Save $844

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 22m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When should I buy Salt Lake City to Chicago tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Are there direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

How long does it take to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Should I set a price alert for Salt Lake City to Chicago flights?

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Salt Lake City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in May for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 22m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent on this route

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Sep 25

Sep 21

Sep 21

Aug 12

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 30

Oct 31

Oct 17

Oct 17

Oct 30

Oct 31

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When should I buy Salt Lake City to Chicago tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?