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$70+ 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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — CHI
abr. 22 — abr. 291
1 adult, Economy
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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 abril 17, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $187 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $70 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $387 |
Good round-trip deal | $379 or less |
Good one-way deal | $197 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to ChicagoExplore 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 abril 17, 2025.
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 abril 17, 2025.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/188:50 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 09mFrontier
lun. 4/215:07 pmORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 43mFrontier
Deal found 4/16![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/178:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/209:02 pmORD - SLC
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$173
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/2410:09 amSLC - MDW
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
sáb. 4/2612:19 pmMDW - SLC
1 stop7h 36mFrontier
Deal found 4/17![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/178:14 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/256:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/611:41 amSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/66:45 pmORD - SLC
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15![American Airlines logo]()
$229
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/47:33 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop9h 07mHawaiian Airlines
sáb. 6/76:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop9h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/218:30 amSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 13mDelta
mié. 5/281:40 pmORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/16![Delta logo]()
$339
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/187:09 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop23h 00mSun Country Air
dom. 6/17:00 amORD - SLC
1 stop11h 47mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/16![Sun Country Air logo]()
$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/244:10 pmSLC - ORD
Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/269:00 amORD - SLC
Nonstop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16![United Airlines logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/171:20 pmSLC - MDW
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
mar. 5/208:40 amMDW - SLC
Nonstop3h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16![Southwest logo]()
$367
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/283:30 pmSLC - ORD
1 stop12h 34mAlaska Airlines
dom. 8/316:24 amORD - SLC
1 stop9h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$380
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/136:00 amSLC - MDW
1 stop5h 28mDelta
mar. 5/206:00 amMDW - SLC
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/16![Delta logo]()
$389
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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
sáb. 5/17
8:14 pm-10:55 am
1 stop13h 41m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar. 5/20
9:02 pm-7:19 pm
1 stop23h 17m
$173
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - MDW
SLCMDW
Salt Lake City
jue. 4/24
10:09 am-8:39 pm
1 stop9h 30m
Chicago Midway
sáb. 4/26
12:19 pm-6:55 pm
1 stop7h 36m
$188
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
sáb. 5/17
8:14 pm-5:25 am
1 stop8h 11m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
dom. 5/25
6:00 am-12:06 am
1 stop19h 06m
$208
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
mar. 5/6
11:41 am-4:03 pm
Nonstop3h 22m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar. 5/6
6:45 pm-12:34 am
1 stop6h 49m
$229
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
lun. 4/21
8:50 pm-12:59 am
Nonstop3h 09m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 4/28
5:24 pm-12:35 am
1 stop8h 11m
$252
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
mié. 6/4
7:33 pm-5:40 am
1 stop9h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sáb. 6/7
6:00 am-2:42 pm
1 stop9h 42m
$335
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
mié. 5/21
8:30 am-12:43 pm
Nonstop3h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mié. 5/28
1:40 pm-4:09 pm
Nonstop3h 29m
$339
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
dom. 5/18
7:09 pm-7:09 pm
1 stop23h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
dom. 6/1
7:00 am-5:47 pm
1 stop11h 47m
$355
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
mar. 5/6
7:45 am-5:00 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar. 5/6
7:19 pm-1:18 pm
2 stops18h 59m
$360
Salt Lake CityChicago
SLC - ORD
SLCORD
Salt Lake City
sáb. 5/24
4:10 pm-8:25 pm
Nonstop3h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
lun. 5/26
9:00 am-11:38 am
Nonstop3h 38m
$361
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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 April.
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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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 April 11, 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 abril 17, 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 March 30, 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 mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 abril 17, 2025.
The most flights from SLC to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).
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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.
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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).
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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
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.9
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$60 | Average$203 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$145 | Average$390 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$151 | Average$450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$166 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$407 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |