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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$360
Average price
$383
Fastest journey
1 d 10 h 19 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
2024 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL will cost around $383 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $360.
Of the 2 trains that leave Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT for Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL on Mon, Dec 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 29 the direct trains cover the 2024 km distance in an average of 1 d 13 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 10 h 19 m .
On Mon, Dec 29 the slowest trains will take 1 d 17 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €192. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €192, and a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 1257 miles (2024 km)
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€242 Average price | €240 Average price Cheapest | €314 Average price |
34h 49m Average total duration 34h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 57m Average total duration 33h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL trains for today, Sunday, December 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6 California Zephyr · 382 Carl Sandburg | 10:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 41h31 | 3:51 AM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 1 transfer | |
| 6 California Zephyr | 10:20 AM Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 34h19 | 8:39 PM Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
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Trains from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 34h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $169 (€134) but you can travel from only $114 (€91) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:20, the last at 09:20. The fastest train covers the 1257 miles (2024 km) distance in 34h 19m.
Distance 1257 miles (2024 km) |
Average train duration 34h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $169 (€134) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 34h 19m |
First train 09:20 |
Last train 09:20 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT and Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL from $114 (€91). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT to Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
LockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Gateway
- Red Iguana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Amtrak and FrontRunner trains
- Hall 2: TRAX light rail connections
- Light Rail: TRAX Blue Line, TRAX Green Line
- Bus: Several UTA bus lines available
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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