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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salt Lake City to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 5:55 pm and lands at 9:13 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 18m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Chicago takes 3h 18m, covering 1,261 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago range from $376 to $541, with an average of $459 over the past 12 months. Anything below $376 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $459 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $471 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Salt Lake City to Chicago flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $337 to $1,410. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Salt Lake City to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $506, a difference of $79.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Salt Lake City and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 9h 33m via San Diego (SAN) and 10h 32m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Salt Lake City to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Several nonstop flights are operating between Salt Lake City Airport and Chicago. The most common flights include Delta Airlines and American Airlines. Alternatively, when looking for ways of saving money, you can opt for one-stop flights such as Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, usually with stops at LAX and DEN. However, this will add at least 3-4h to your overall travel time.

If you are planning to park at Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) for more than 24h, there is a long-term Economy parking lot that offers affordable and convenient parking at the Airport. It is located in the Southwest of the Airport’s terminals. However, when planning to park for less than 24h, there are short-term parking lots outside each terminal. The airport also has a free shuttle that regularly runs in all the terminals from the parking lots. It is vital to note that the airport parking kiosks do not accept cash, so it is necessary to have a credit or debit card.

If you are arriving late at O’Hare International Airport and looking for accommodation, consider spending the night at one of the nearby hotels like the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport, situated 0.3 miles from the airport. Alternatively, when landing late at Chicago Midways Airport, you can spend the night at Hilton Garden Inn Chicago, which is at 0.9 miles. You will wake up in the morning feeling fresh.

Chicago Airports offer special assistance to passengers with limited mobility upon request. It is possible to contact your airline requesting assistance before the scheduled flight time. This way, you will find extra assistance and a wheelchair waiting on the ground when you arrive.