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$63+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — CHI
Feb 3 — Feb 101
Tue 2/3
Tue 2/10
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 January 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/612:00 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/159:30 amORD - SLC
2 stops24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/1211:48 amSLC - ORD
1 stop5h 57mFrontier
Sat 1/174:41 pmORD - SLC
2 stops25h 29mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$249
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Fri 2/612:00 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Sun 2/89:05 amORD - SLC
1 stop13h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/4$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Fri 1/1611:50 amSLC - MDW
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Sun 1/188:19 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/612:00 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Sun 2/1512:56 pmORD - SLC
1 stop22h 08mFrontier
Deal found 1/3$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 2/263:05 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Sun 3/19:04 pmMDW - SLC
2 stops39h 57mFrontier
Deal found 1/3$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/108:30 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Thu 3/1910:53 amORD - SLC
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/3$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/108:30 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Sun 3/1510:53 amORD - SLC
1 stop14h 22mFrontier
Deal found 1/3$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 1/1611:50 amSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Sun 1/182:30 pmORD - SLC
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Deal found 1/3$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 1/95:20 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 22mFrontier
Mon 1/127:50 pmORD - SLC
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Fri 2/1312:49 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 28mFrontier
Wed 2/188:10 amORD - SLC
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Deal found 1/2$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 3/73:07 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Wed 3/1811:55 amMDW - SLC
2 stops13h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/3$256

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 January 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$380 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 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 January 4, 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 CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Mon 3/30

11:49 am-1:07 am

1 stop12h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

8:55 pm-10:31 am

1 stop14h 36m

$255

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-9:09 am

2 stops20h 19m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

9:09 pm-8:44 am

1 stop12h 35m

$283

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 1/24

8:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

3:35 pm-10:31 am

2 stops19h 56m

$294

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Fri 2/6

11:56 am-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

3:44 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$298

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 4/21

8:05 am-7:02 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-8:48 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$299

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 2/4

8:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

3:44 pm-11:17 am

2 stops20h 33m

$303

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Mon 1/26

7:14 am-11:37 pm

1 stop15h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

3:35 pm-10:31 am

2 stops19h 56m

$306

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/6

11:56 am-2:41 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

7:59 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$309

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/22

8:25 am-7:03 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

7:59 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$309

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 4/22

11:56 am-2:41 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

7:59 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$309

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 January 2, 2026.

Booking 58 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 $71). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 January 4, 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 December 27, 2025.

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.

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 January 4, 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
4,252 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
8,023 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
9,139 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
11,077 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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
3,063 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

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 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 8h 35m. Fly via Frontier, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Chicago is about 1255 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 $65 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $75 and $170 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 81% 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: Qatar Airways (89%), Cathay Pacific (83%), Iberia (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $195. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $155 on average, our data indicates $1,135 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 $71). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 January 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$182Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$223Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$290Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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