Chicago from Salt Lake City, Oct 16–18: round trip from $470
A round trip from Salt Lake City to Chicago costs $470 per person ($940 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend on Frontier with 1 stop. After a drizzly Friday, highs run 53–62°F with little rain. The best-value hotel, Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG, is $490 for the stay.
The flight
$498 $470 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$940 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 4:16 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:24 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $470 | 1 stop | 7h 8m |
| American | $679 | nonstop | 3h 22m |
| Alaska | $621 | 1 stop | 13h 8m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 12:52 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $940 |
| Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG, 2 nights | $490 |
| Trip total for two | $1,430 |
Regular: $1,486 You pay: $1,430 Saved: $56
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Why go now
At $470 per person round trip, or $940 for two, this fare is $28 below the typical fare on this route. That's $498, the median of our earlier checks, so you're paying 6% less. It's also the lowest fare in 30 days across 9 checks. The 12 offers we saw ranged from $470 to $679 per person. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them on Oct 12, and they can change. The forecast helps too. Friday has a 51% chance of drizzle and a high of 57°F, then Saturday and Sunday look clear at 53°F and 62°F. That's jacket weather, good for museums, a river cruise and long dinners. For two, the whole weekend comes to $1,950: $940 for flights, $490 for the best-value hotel and $520 to spend.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food, culture and a little nightlife. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and duck into a museum when the wind off the lake picks up. You land late Friday, then get a clear Saturday and Sunday for architecture, deep-dish and live blues. The pace is relaxed but full.
Weather in Chicago, Oct 16–18
Highs 53–62°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 57 °F | 46 °F | 51% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 53 °F | 45 °F | 2% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 62 °F | 46 °F | 2% |
Where to stay in Chicago
Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG is the best value at $490 for both nights ($245 a night), with a 7.5 review score from 224 reviews. Heads-up: it's a Midway Airport hotel, and this flight lands at O'Hare. Canopy By Hilton Chicago Central Loop is the top rated of the three, scoring 8.9 from 308 reviews, at $962 for the stay ($481 a night). Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago, also in the Loop, is the budget pick for staying central at $750 ($375 a night). It scores 7.1 from 4,544 reviews and is the only one with free cancellation. All three are room only. From The Loop, you're steps from the architecture, the theatres and Millennium Park. River North is the city's nightlife core if you plan to stay out late.
Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG
$490 for 2 nights, two guests · $245 a night
See roomsCanopy By Hilton Chicago Central Loop
$962 for 2 nights, two guests · $481 a night
See roomsCongress Plaza Hotel Chicago
$750 for 2 nights, two guests · $375 a night
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Where in Chicago
- The Loop: Architecture, theatres and Millennium Park at your doorstep.
- Magnificent Mile / Streeterville: Shopping on Michigan Avenue and lakefront hotels.
- River North: Galleries, steakhouses and the city's nightlife core.
- West Loop: Converted warehouses with the top restaurant row on Randolph Street.
- Lincoln Park: Leafy neighbourhood with a free zoo and lakefront beaches.
What to do in Chicago
- Take the Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise on Saturday, when the forecast is clear with a high of 53°F.
- See the Bean and the fountains in Millennium Park, an easy walk from The Loop.
- Eat deep-dish at Lou Malnati's or Pequod's, or try both and pick a side.
- Spend a few unhurried hours at the Art Institute of Chicago.
- Hear live blues at Kingston Mines on Saturday night.
Also worth it
- Visit the Art Institute of Chicago
- Catch a Cubs game at Wrigley Field
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City International (SLC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
| Flight time | 7h 8m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,257 miles each way |
| Time difference | +1 hour |
What 2 nights in Chicago costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $940 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG) | $490 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,950 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Salt Lake City to Chicago
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $470 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $470 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $498 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- You don't need a passport. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
- The $470 Frontier fare has 1 stop and takes 7h 8m. It leaves SLC at 4:16 PM Friday and lands at O'Hare at 12:24 AM Saturday.
- The nonstop we found is on American for $679 per person. It takes 3h 22m, leaving at 7:32 AM and landing at 11:54 AM.
- All three hotels are room only, and only Congress Plaza Hotel Chicago offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $470 per person round trip on Frontier, or $940 for two, with 1 stop. That price includes taxes and fees as we found it on Oct 12. It's $28 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest we've seen in 30 days.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. American flies nonstop for $679 per person ($1,358 for two). The flight takes 3h 22m, leaving at 7:32 AM Friday and landing at 11:54 AM, so you'd get Friday afternoon in the city.
What is the weather like?
Friday's high is 57°F with a 51% chance of drizzle. Saturday and Sunday are forecast clear, with highs of 53°F and 62°F and lows of 45–46°F. Pack a warm layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes, but plan around the arrival. The Frontier flight lands at 12:24 AM Saturday, so Friday is a travel day. That leaves Saturday and Sunday for the river cruise, Millennium Park, the Art Institute and a deep-dish dinner.
What does the whole weekend cost?
For two, we put it at $1,950: $940 for flights, $490 for Holiday Inn Chicago Midway Airport S by IHG and $520 to spend. The spending money works out to $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. Chicago is a domestic trip, so you'll pay in US dollars. The only adjustment is the clock, since Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.
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