Cheap flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI) from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SLC — CHI
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Salt Lake City to Chicago are usually found in January or September, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best SLC to CHI flight in 2023: compare Salt Lake City to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$71
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Salt Lake City to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago (CHI)

SLC - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

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

Sunday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 32 days in advance to save up to 27% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 32 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $479, or $556 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Salt Lake City. Users have commonly found prices around $429 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $167. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago (SLC - CHI)?

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 33% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap Frontier flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Consider these cheap Frontier flights we've found departing from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $505.65 RT. This price is typically 17% cheaper than other airlines that offer Salt Lake City to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $207. Salt Lake City Airport is the most common Salt Lake City airport to take off from when flying to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Chicago. When flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago, Frontier flights are 14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago

Some of the best deals we've found on Spirit Airlines flights traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • If you’re traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. Salt Lake City to Chicago flights are typically 32% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $435.28 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $183. When traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is Salt Lake City Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 7% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Salt Lake City to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for SLC to CHI flights for September, October
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One-way flights to Chicago from Salt Lake City

The cheapest one-way flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago
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Route

Depart

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Price

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/31

1 stop11h 59m

Salt Lake CityChicago Midway

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 34m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/28

1 stop19h 58m

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/31

1 stop11h 59m

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/31

1 stop11h 59m

Salt Lake CityChicago Midway

SLC - MDW

SLCMDW

Salt Lake City

Wed 10/25

1 stop21h 11m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/31

1 stop10h 57m

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop10h 08m

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Tue 10/24

1 stop10h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/30

1 stop15h 10m

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Mon 10/23

1 stop13h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

1 stop10h 08m

Salt Lake CityChicago O'Hare Intl

SLC - ORD

SLCORD

Salt Lake City

Mon 10/23

1 stop14h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/24

3 stops25h 39m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago, such as Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Salt Lake City to Chicago flights.

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

Can I find flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $88, but on average you can expect to pay $105.

Are there nonstop flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago is less than $416.

Are there last-minute flights available from Salt Lake City to Chicago for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Salt Lake City to Chicago on average per day?

On average, you can expect to see 18 flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago a day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 78% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 11% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 11% of flight departures

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 10h 48m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Chicago is about 1253 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $88 on this airline. Users have found that Frontier is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Salt Lake City to Chicago?

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: United Airlines (89%), Aer Lingus (88%), SkyWest Airlines (85%).

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $124. While the most popular route (Salt Lake City - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $110 on average our data indicates $921 when flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago.

What does SLC to ORD mean?

Salt Lake City Airport is SLC and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Top 5 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Salt Lake City to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$135Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$153Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$203Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$207Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Salt Lake City to Chicago
15%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
54%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
31%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Salt Lake City to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Salt Lake City to Chicago
Sunday28daily flights
Monday31daily flights
Tuesday27daily flights
Wednesday27daily flights
Thursday27daily flights
Friday29daily flights
Saturday28daily flights

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