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$131+ 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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — CHI
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago
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 February 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/163:19 pm
SLC
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ORD
2 stops16h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/188:58 pm
ORD
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SLC
1 stop13h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 3/79:14 pm
SLC
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ORD
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 3/89:08 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop13h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/177:08 pm
SLC
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ORD
2 stops10h 39m
Frontier
Mon 4/209:18 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop18h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/16$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/156:19 pm
SLC
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ORD
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:58 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop12h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Sun 5/1011:49 am
SLC
-
ORD
1 stop21h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/127:55 am
ORD
-
SLC
2 stops11h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 4/253:19 pm
SLC
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ORD
2 stops40h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/98:52 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/147:35 am
SLC
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ORD
2 stops13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/156:20 am
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop12h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/15$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 5/810:33 pm
SLC
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ORD
1 stop7h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/108:52 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/17:35 am
SLC
-
ORD
1 stop5h 44m
Frontier
Wed 4/83:29 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Thu 4/169:59 pm
SLC
-
ORD
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Sat 4/189:18 pm
ORD
-
SLC
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$190
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/169:59 pm
SLC
-
MDW
1 stop9h 05m
Frontier
Mon 4/209:14 am
MDW
-
SLC
1 stop12h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 2/18$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 5/812:49 pm
SLC
-
ORD
1 stop16h 58m
Frontier
Wed 5/138:25 am
ORD
-
SLC
2 stops15h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 2/15$191

Find 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 February 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$131
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$470

Good round-trip deal

$405 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 19, 2026.
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 City

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Sun 5/10

9:59 pm-8:04 am

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/16

9:14 am-8:29 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$290

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/9

7:45 am-11:52 am

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

7:45 am-10:12 am

Nonstop3h 27m

$294

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/22

9:59 pm-8:04 am

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/23

4:09 pm-8:01 am

2 stops16h 52m

$294

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Fri 3/6

7:35 am-12:57 am

1 stop16h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

6:20 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 54m

$295

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/8

12:20 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$332

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/8

6:08 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

8:50 am-11:08 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$333

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 3/31

7:15 am-11:31 am

Nonstop3h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

8:55 am-11:43 am

Nonstop3h 48m

$338

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 4/11

11:10 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

7:35 am-10:12 am

Nonstop3h 37m

$338

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 2/28

7:08 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

8:20 am-11:22 pm

1 stop16h 02m

$340

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/14

4:18 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

8:25 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$347

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Salt Lake City with our price prediction graph.
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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 February 13, 2026.

Booking 84 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 $87). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 February 19, 2026.

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 64% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 February 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 19, 2026.

The most flights from SLC to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

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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 February 19, 2026.
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
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,321 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 33 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 3h 07m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or Southwest 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 Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $75 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and United Airlines, starting at $77 and $168 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 80% 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 $53 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $85 and Southwest from $116 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: Royal Jordanian (93%), KLM (90%), Qatar Airways (85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $178. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $152 on average, our data indicates $949 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 $87). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $252). 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$75Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$77Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$203Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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