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$115+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:30 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Thu 1/13:27 pmORD - SLC
1 stop22h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:10 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop25h 29mFrontier
Thu 11/206:45 pmORD - SLC
2 stops16h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:05 amSLC - ORD
2 stops11h 19mFrontier
Mon 12/87:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/149:28 amSLC - ORD
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Mon 11/176:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop19h 06mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:10 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop27h 05mFrontier
Wed 11/126:05 pmORD - SLC
1 stop14h 27mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$176
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:10 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Mon 11/1712:30 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop24h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:25 amSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Thu 11/136:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop19h 01mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$177
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:10 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop27h 09mFrontier
Tue 11/116:05 pmORD - SLC
1 stop26h 55mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/54:56 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/710:24 amORD - SLC
2 stops27h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:50 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Thu 1/16:00 amORD - SLC
2 stops15h 03mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/128:25 amSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 14mFrontier
Fri 11/146:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop6h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:50 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/57:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$183

Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$366

Good round-trip deal

$390 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago that are best for you.

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Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Thu 11/13

8:10 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/17

5:56 pm-11:40 am

2 stops18h 44m

$254

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 2/24

6:49 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

9:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$282

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/10

10:35 am-11:10 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

9:00 am-5:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

$292

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 12/16

10:44 am-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

3:37 pm-11:53 am

1 stop21h 16m

$319

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Fri 11/14

8:10 pm-10:26 am

2 stops13h 16m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/16

11:21 am-8:10 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$324

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Thu 3/5

12:30 pm-5:04 am

2 stops15h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

9:00 am-8:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$328

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 12/3

5:20 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

1:35 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop3h 34m

$336

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Sat 12/6

7:45 am-11:55 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/7

7:45 am-10:15 am

Nonstop3h 30m

$336

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Thu 11/20

7:17 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

8:49 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop22h 44m

$337

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Thu 12/18

7:03 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

3:37 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$337

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to Chicago in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Salt Lake City-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (average of $70). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $207). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SLC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 72% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Salt Lake City to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Salt Lake City to Chicago trip
Airports
SLC

SLC's expanded security checkpoint ensures a smoother departure. Enjoy local dining options like craft beer and tacos right after security.

Read more about SLCby Ramsey Qubein
ORD

For a quick city connection, take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
MDW

MDW's Orange Line offers a direct train to downtown Chicago in under 30 minutes, making city access easy.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Salt Lake City to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    For a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago, you will be flying from Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City (SLC) is just 5.7 mi from the center of the city. Salt Lake City is the only Salt Lake City airport and it handles 13 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 6 airlines have flights to Chicago from Salt Lake City on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Salt Lake City to Chicago in 11h 35m. Fly via Frontier, Alaska Airlines, or Hawaiian Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Chicago is about 1246 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $89 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $93 and $180 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $147 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $156 and Southwest from $170 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salt Lake City to Chicago on time: SkyWest Airlines (100%), KLM (100%), ITA Airways (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $165. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $159 on average, our data indicates $1,087 when flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salt Lake City to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (average of $70). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $207). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$180Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$206Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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