Are there direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options. Historically, approximately 3.9% of flights on this route were direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter 2 stopovers on average. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

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

The typical direct flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 2020 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging around 9 hours and 9 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is advisable. This route is classified as a regular deal route, meaning price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur consistently. Historically, price alerts have been effective for routes with this classification. Monitoring prices can help travelers secure a more favorable fare.

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Salt Lake City to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Most itineraries for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are connecting, with only 3.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago, right now fares are typically $405–$871, with a median of $574. Current fares are above the typical level, with only 1% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence for price changes.

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago is typically in January, with a median fare of $323. February also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $333, followed by December at a median of $351.

A typical journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago, including connections, takes about 33h 10m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as direct flights are not common.

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

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

Regular price: $204 - $378

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is typically between $204 and $378. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 8.

now $161

Low $204

High $378

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago is January, with a median price of $323. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $688. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $323

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $688

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$426

$439

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$391

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$356

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$277

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$250

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$250

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$229 → $156

32%

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

$229 → $170

26%

9 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 18

$205 → $149

27%

6 nights

Nov 26 - Dec 2

$216 → $162

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Salt Lake City to Chicago are above the typical level at $161.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and December show the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 23m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 3h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Limited direct flight options

Only 3.9% of recent flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $161 from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago appear regularly, typically 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 ~$179

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$227

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$340

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

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Elite

Dec 15

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,214

$1,127

Save $1,087

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 15

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,239

$1,127

Save $1,112

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 14

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,161

$1,151

Save $1,010

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 19

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,212

$1,165

Save $1,047

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 14

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,239

$1,184

Save $1,055

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 09

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,999

$1,121

Save $878

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 15

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,033

$1,121

Save $912

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 09

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,007

$1,127

Save $880

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 09

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,010

$1,127

Save $883

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 14

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,036

$1,145

Save $891

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 09

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,134

$1,157

Save $977

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 02

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,011

$1,157

Save $854

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 $663. In contrast, booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1135. For those booking 60 or more days out, the average price was around $837, indicating that prices tend to be higher further in advance as well.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago was considered to be $405 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $574. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $871 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $405 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago include January, with a median price of $323, and February, with a median price of $333. December also showed a competitive median price of $351. The annual median price for this route is $574, suggesting that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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 as a medium-haul route.

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

Regular price: $204 - $378

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is typically between $204 and $378. The current lowest deal is $161 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 8.

now $161

Low $204

High $378

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

January

Cheapest

Flights from $323

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $688

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$426

$439

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$369

$391

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$356

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$233

$277

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$216

$250

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$250

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 18

$229 → $156

32%

3 nights

Nov 16 - Nov 19

$229 → $170

26%

9 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 18

$205 → $149

27%

6 nights

Nov 26 - Dec 2

$216 → $162

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Salt Lake City - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Salt Lake City to Chicago are above the typical level at $161.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and December show the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 23m

The median flight duration for direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is 3h 23m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Limited direct flight options

Only 3.9% of recent flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $161 from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago appear regularly, typically 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 ~$179

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$227

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,011

$1,157

Save $854

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 above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 3h 23m

Limited direct flight options

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly 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

Dec 15

Dec 15

Dec 14

Dec 19

Dec 14

Dec 09

Dec 15

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 14

Dec 09

Dec 02

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 above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 3h 23m

Limited direct flight options

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly 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

Dec 15

Dec 15

Dec 14

Dec 19

Dec 14

Dec 09

Dec 15

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 14

Dec 09

Dec 02

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?