Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago
Cheap Flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago? 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
SLC - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
SLC - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
SLC - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
SLC - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
SLC - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
SLC - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Salt Lake City to Chicago 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
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Airports in Salt Lake City
SLC · Salt Lake City Intl
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Provo - Chicago · Provo is 42 mi from Salt Lake City
Flights Salt Lake City - Milwaukee · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Salt Lake City - South Bend · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Salt Lake City - Madison · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights Salt Lake City - Moline · Moline is 135 mi from Chicago
Flights Salt Lake City - Appleton · Appleton is 166 mi from Chicago
Premium cabin flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SLC - ORD
First | 1 Stop
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
SLC - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SLC - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SLC - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 30,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
SLC - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
SLC - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 37,500 Pts + $14.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Salt Lake City to Chicago 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 Salt Lake City to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Salt Lake City to Chicago.
Salt Lake City and Chicago 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.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
Departures from Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City Intl (SLC). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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