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$101+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI)

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SLC — CHI
May 19 — May 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salt Lake City to Chicago are usually found in August or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 May 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$173
(Priceline)

One-way from

$101
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$405

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Salt Lake City-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Salt Lake City to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (CHI).
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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 May 14, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/118:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/1811:50 amORD - SLC
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$171
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:43 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop23h 10mFrontier
Fri 6/2012:35 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop23h 51mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$172
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/48:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/76:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop27h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$210
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 5/285:06 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop26h 56mFrontier
Sat 6/76:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop27h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/13$211
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/125:36 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop22h 39mSun Country Air
Sun 6/158:11 pmORD - SLC
1 stop21h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/13$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/99:25 amSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 14mDelta
Wed 8/206:59 pmORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/13$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:35 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop9h 24mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/137:00 amORD - SLC
2 stops13h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/13$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:10 amSLC - MDW
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Tue 6/39:10 pmMDW - SLC
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 5/13$333
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/241:09 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/259:40 amORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/248:50 amSLC - ORD
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/257:59 pmORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/13$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1011:35 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop9h 06mDelta
Tue 6/179:21 amMDW - SLC
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 5/14$383

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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

Wed 6/11

8:14 pm-10:50 am

1 stop13h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

11:50 am-7:24 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$171

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Fri 6/13

8:43 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago Midway

Fri 6/20

12:35 pm-11:26 am

1 stop23h 51m

$172

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/4

8:14 pm-5:25 am

1 stop8h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-8:34 am

1 stop27h 34m

$210

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/28

5:06 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop26h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

6:00 am-8:34 am

1 stop27h 34m

$211

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Thu 6/12

5:36 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop22h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

8:11 pm-4:42 pm

1 stop21h 31m

$325

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 8/9

9:25 am-1:39 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

7:15 am-9:46 am

Nonstop3h 31m

$331

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/29

7:10 am-11:20 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/3

9:10 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

$333

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/24

1:09 pm-5:24 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

9:40 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$334

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/24

8:50 am-4:48 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

7:59 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$339

Salt Lake CityChicago

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/29

7:33 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

3:17 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$368

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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.

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
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats towards the front of the economy cabin.


Prepay for checked bags 24 hours before to save on fees with United Airlines.

Southwest

Enjoy free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks, plus early-release movies streamed to your device.


Two free checked bags included, even oversized like skis or golf clubs, with Wanna Get Away fare.

Airports
SLC

Check in at SLC's expanded security checkpoint before enjoying local dining options like craft beer and tacos at The Plaza.

Read more about SLCby Ramsey Qubein
ORD

Take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago for a quick and cost-effective travel option.

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MDW

Use the Orange Line 'L' train for a quick 30-minute ride from MDW to Chicago's city center.

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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 May 9, 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 May 14, 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 73% versus a flight in the morning.

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 May 11, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 May 14, 2025.

The most flights from SLC to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 May 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 37 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Chicago from Salt Lake City on a regular basis.

  • 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 $173 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $210 and $290 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 42% 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 $101 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $102 and Sun Country Air from $140 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: KLM (94%), Emirates (85%), SWISS (85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $136. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $205 on average our data indicates $882 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 5 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 May 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$59Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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