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SatApr 26
from $212
SunApr 27
MonApr 28
TueApr 29
WedApr 30
from $212
ThuMay 1
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SatMay 3

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 30 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Salt Lake City
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Chicago to Salt Lake City: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$230
Average train trip duration1d 10h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:40am
Distance1255 miles (2024 km)
Latest train departure2:00pm

Chicago to Salt Lake City Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/22
$212
04/23
$375
Today
$375
04/25
$254
04/26
$212
04/27
No data
04/28
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04/29
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City was searched and found on Apr 22, 2025 with a price of $212

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Salt Lake City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $212 to $2,332 for a train ticket from Chicago to Salt Lake City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $212 which is on 2025-04-26.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chicago to Salt Lake City is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Salt Lake City, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Salt Lake City, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Salt Lake City, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Salt Lake City?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Chicago and Salt Lake City is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $230 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $101. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Salt Lake City, choose the train, as it will take you from Chicago to Salt Lake City in about 1d 10h - that's the fastest way to get there!

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