Are there direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Historically, direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago make up approximately 23.1% of all available options. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed is typically 2. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago has a median duration of 3 hours and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 2020 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 4 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are frequent. Given the regular availability of competitive pricing, setting a price alert is a recommended strategy. This allows travelers to be notified when prices drop, potentially securing 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 cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago connect at least once, with only 23.1% 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, fares typically range from $270–$545, with a median of $387. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 18% of recent fares have been classified as a good price.

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago is typically in January, with a median fare of $260. Other cost-effective months include April, where the median fare is $276, and May, with a median fare of $289.

A typical journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes approximately 3h 22m for direct flights. However, for connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends significantly to 13h 39m. This route is considered a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 2020 km.

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

Regular price: $195 - $410

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

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is between $195 and $410. The current lowest deal is $181 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $181

Low $195

High $410

The cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (MDW)

$515

$504

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$349

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$351

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$446

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$360

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$339

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$434 → $340

22%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$425 → $333

22%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$425 → $342

20%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$431 → $348

19%

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 $181.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 22m

The median flight duration is 3h 22m for direct flights and 13h 39m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 23.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal was found on Frontier Airlines for $181, departing October 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are frequently available.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$180

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, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Milwaukee (MKE) is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

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

💸 Flights from ~$350

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Dec 03

Chicago, United States

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$2,190

$1,083

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From SLC

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Oct 29

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,224

$1,133

Save $1,091

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Business Class

From SLC

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Oct 26

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$2,200

$1,138

Save $1,062

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Business Class

From SLC

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Oct 29

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,059

$1,108

Save $951

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 05

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,283

$1,138

Save $1,145

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 23

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,162

$1,138

Save $1,024

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 12

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,262

$1,143

Save $1,119

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Nov 02

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,963

$1,118

Save $845

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 23

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,035

$1,138

Save $897

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Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 26

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,037

$1,138

Save $899

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Oct 23

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,069

$1,138

Save $931

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SLC

Elite

Dec 05

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,109

$1,143

Save $966

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 around $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 $489. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 60 or more days in advance averaged $475.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is considered to be $270 or less. The median price for this route was $387. Prices generally start to increase significantly above this threshold, with 75% of fares observed being $545 or higher.

Across the trailing quarter, the months with the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago historically include January, April, and May. January typically sees a median price of $260, while April and May have median prices of $276 and $289 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $387, indicating that these months offer prices significantly below the yearly average.

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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

Regular price: $195 - $410

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

The regular price range for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago is between $195 and $410. The current lowest deal is $181 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 21-Oct 24.

now $181

Low $195

High $410

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

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (MDW)

$515

$504

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$349

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$440

$351

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$446

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$425

$360

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SLC - Chicago

Salt Lake City (SLC) - Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$339

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 10 - Sep 11

$434 → $340

22%

3 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 14

$425 → $333

22%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$425 → $342

20%

2 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 13

$431 → $348

19%

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 $181.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January, April, and May offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 22m

The median flight duration is 3h 22m for direct flights and 13h 39m for connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 23.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal was found on Frontier Airlines for $181, departing October 21.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are frequently available.

Salt Lake City main airports to depart from

Salt Lake City International (SLC)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$180

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, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$187

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Milwaukee (MKE) is a major international airport with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,109

$1,143

Save $966

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 January for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 22m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

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 03

Oct 29

Oct 26

Oct 29

Dec 05

Oct 23

Dec 12

Nov 02

Oct 23

Oct 26

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Dec 05

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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More routes from Salt Lake City

Flights to Chicago from other cities

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 January for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 22m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

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 03

Oct 29

Oct 26

Oct 29

Dec 05

Oct 23

Dec 12

Nov 02

Oct 23

Oct 26

Oct 23

Dec 05

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?