Get SMS alerts for ORD-SLC flights. Midwest to Utah's mountain hub.
Track This RouteOutbound
3 hours 15 minutes
Return
2 hours 50 minutes
Daily Flights
6+
Airlines
3
Timezone note
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago (Mountain vs Central Time).
About this route
Chicago to Salt Lake City connects the Midwest with Utah's capital and Delta hub, serving both business travelers and the significant ski and outdoor recreation market. Delta leverages its SLC hub while United competes from ORD, creating good options for travelers.
SLC's modern terminal handles traffic well, but Wasatch Mountain weather can create turbulent approaches and winter delays. The 1-hour timezone difference is modest, and the route is popular for Friday ski trips from Chicago. Landing alerts help ski shuttle services and rental car counters prepare for incoming flights.
How it works
Type the flight number for Chicago to Salt Lake City.
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
We track the flight and text you when they touch down in Salt Lake City.
FAQ
About 3 hours 15 minutes westbound and 2 hours 50 minutes eastbound.
United, Delta, and Frontier offer nonstop service.
Salt Lake City is 1 hour behind Chicago (Mountain vs Central Time).
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their Chicago to Salt Lake City flight touches down.
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