Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,246 miles (2,006 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Des Moines, Omaha and Denver and more.
How many miles ORD to SLC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to SLC
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to SLC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
ORD to SLC with one stop
63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Milwaukee (MKE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Jackson (JAC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via South Bend (SBN)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Idaho Falls (IDA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Billings (BIL)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Bentonville (XNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
ORD to SLC: common questions
How many miles does ORD to SLC cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to SLC?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC).
How far is Chicago from Salt Lake City by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Salt Lake City (SLC) are 1,246 miles (2,006 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to SLC award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Salt Lake City?
The most direct connections are through Des Moines (DSM), Omaha (OMA), Denver (DEN), Milwaukee (MKE) and Colorado Springs (COS). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Des Moines.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.