Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City

Track economy fares on the ORD → SLC route and get alerts when prices drop.

From
Chicago
ORD
To
Salt Lake City
SLC

Route Intelligence: Chicago → Salt Lake City

Flight Duration

3 hr 14 min (Direct)

Price Guidance

A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.

Peak Season

Jun-Aug

Top Airlines

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines

Booking Tip

Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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Set your target price and FlightKitten will scan this route twice daily. The instant economy fares drop below your budget, you'll get an email with the price, airline, and a direct booking link.

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Route Summary: Chicago → Salt Lake City

From
Chicago (ORD)
To
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Duration
3 hr 14 min (Direct)
Airlines
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Price Guide
A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.
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Route Briefing: Chicago to Salt Lake City

Connecting Chicago to the Wasatch Range covers 1,247 miles in roughly 3 hours and 14 minutes. Delta, United, and American operate frequent daily nonstops from O'Hare into Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

Salt Lake City is the gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, and national park landscapes. Tour historic Temple Square and the Utah State Capitol, or explore the independent coffee roasters and boutiques in the 9th and 9th neighborhood. World-class ski resorts like Snowbird, Alta, and Park City are just a 35-to-45-minute drive from the airport, making it easy to hit the slopes on arrival day.

Economy fares under $170 roundtrip represent great value, with standard tickets sitting between $260 to $390. Ski season from December through March and summer hiking from June through August represent peak travel periods. Book 6 to 10 weeks in advance for the lowest economy fares.

How much are flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City in 2026?

Flight prices from Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) vary significantly depending on the season, day of the week, and how far in advance you book. A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+. Popular carriers on this route include Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines. FlightKitten eliminates the guesswork by monitoring 220+ airlines twice daily and alerting you the moment economy fares hit your target price.

How does FlightKitten track Chicago to Salt Lake City fares?

FlightKitten is an economy flight price monitoring platform that scans 220+ airlines twice every day for economy fares on the ORD to SLC route. When you set a target price, FlightKitten continuously monitors this route and sends an email alert the moment fares drop below your budget. Each alert includes the exact fare, airline, dates, and an AI-powered briefing that explains whether the deal is genuinely good compared to historical pricing on this route. No more obsessive price checking — set your budget and let FlightKitten do the watching. Learn more about how FlightKitten tracking works.

See our full Salt Lake City destination guide for all available routes. Also popular: Chicago to Anchorage.

Pro tip: Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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