Find Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$244	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is currently $244
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$420	Southwest Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is currently $420
Last-minute weekend getaway	$370	Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Salt Lake City to Chicago is currently $370
Cheapest business class flights	$512	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, Jul 11 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is currently $512

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes 3 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–235
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–400

Popular airlines from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $420

Typical price: $340–610

13 weekly nonstop flights

SLC - MDW Every day

2320 weekly connecting flights

SLC - MDW, ORD Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $420

Typical price: $370–750

20 weekly nonstop flights

SLC - ORD Every day

560 weekly connecting flights

SLC - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $398

Typical price: $315–600

21 weekly nonstop flights

SLC - ORD Every day

346 weekly connecting flights

SLC - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $406

Typical price: $355–750

21 weekly nonstop flights

SLC - ORD Every day

173 weekly connecting flights

SLC - ORD Every day
Frontier

from $244

Typical price: $180–380

49 weekly connecting flights

SLC - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $368

Typical price: $320–720

43 weekly connecting flights

SLC - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

Salt Lake City United States 11 min 5 mi
Provo Airport (PVU)

Provo United States 51 min 38 mi
Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

Idaho Falls United States 3 hr 1 min 190 mi
Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

Pocatello United States 2 hr 28 min 152 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $420, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $420, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $398, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $406, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $244, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $368, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago starts at $244 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

3 hr is the shortest flight time from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 21 nonstop flights and 346 connecting flights per week. United flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 13 nonstop flights and 2,320 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago are:

Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 560 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
American offers 21 nonstop flights and 173 connecting flights per week. American flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 49 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 43 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Salt Lake City and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $244. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $420, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $420, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $398, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest American flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $406, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $244, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is $368, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

Southwest, American, United and Delta fly direct from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Salt Lake City and Chicago at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest, American, United and Delta fly direct from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Salt Lake City and Chicago start at $420 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 5 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Salt Lake City and Chicago start at $512 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Salt Lake City and Chicago start at $244 from Sat, Jul 11 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from Salt Lake City to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Salt Lake City and Chicago starts at $370 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Salt Lake City and Chicago at price $370 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Salt Lake City to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.