Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Salt Lake City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - SLC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - SLC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - SLC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - SLC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - SLC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - SLC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Salt Lake City flight facts
Distance
1,244 mi
2,002 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Salt Lake City
SLC · Salt Lake City Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Provo · Provo is 42 mi from Salt Lake City
Flights Milwaukee - Salt Lake City · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights South Bend - Salt Lake City · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Madison - Salt Lake City · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights Moline - Salt Lake City · Moline is 135 mi from Chicago
Flights Indianapolis - Salt Lake City · Indianapolis is 174 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - SLC
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - SLC
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - SLC
First | Non stop
From 37,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - SLC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 40,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - SLC
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - SLC
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 42,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Park City (United States)
Hyatt Centric Park City
From 35,000 Pts or $301
Alta (USA)
Snowpine Lodge, an SLH Hotel
From 63,000 Pts or $240
Park City, UT (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Park City
From 110,000 Pts or $378
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Salt Lake City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Salt Lake City.
Chicago and Salt Lake City are about 1,244 miles (2,002 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,244-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City Intl (SLC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Salt Lake City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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