Chicago to Salt Lake City: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from Salt Lake City?
The distance from Chicago to Salt Lake City is 1257.1 miles (2023.1 km) as the crow flies. Salt Lake City is located W of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1401.9 miles, taking about 24h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and Salt Lake City in Utah.
This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and Salt Lake City. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
How to Get from Chicago to Salt Lake City
Suggested Stops Between Chicago & Salt Lake City
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 419 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
- You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator