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Cheap train tickets from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA

Showing times and prices for Oct 12

Cheapest

$202

Average

$346

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

48 Lake Shore Limited

09:30PM21h40

Union Station, Chicago, IL

08:10PMSouth Station, Boston, MA

$2021One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

448 Lake Shore Limited

09:30PM21h40

Union Station, Chicago, IL

08:10PMSouth Station, Boston, MA

$2401One-way

1 transfer

30 Capitol Limited

06:40PM28h19

Union Station, Chicago, IL

11:59PMSouth Station, Boston, MA

$5971One-way

1 transfer

Chicago, IL to Salem, MA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, October 12

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Amtrak 30 Capitol Limited	06:40PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	28h19	11:59PM South Station, Boston, MA	1 transfer
Amtrak 48 Lake Shore Limited	09:30PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	21h40	08:10PM South Station, Boston, MA	1 transfer
Amtrak 448 Lake Shore Limited	09:30PM Union Station, Chicago, IL	21h40	08:10PM South Station, Boston, MA	1 transfer
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA?

The best time to book your train from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Chicago, IL to Salem, MA route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA.

Trains

from $392

Flights

from $327

Fastest train times from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA

Showing times and prices for Oct 12

Fastest Journey

21 h 40 m

Average

23 h 53 m

Trains per day

Distance

1380 km

It's difficult to get from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA without transferring at least once.

Fastest

48 Lake Shore Limited

09:30PM21h40

Union Station, Chicago, IL

08:10PMSouth Station, Boston, MA

$2021One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

448 Lake Shore Limited

09:30PM21h40

Union Station, Chicago, IL

08:10PMSouth Station, Boston, MA

$2401One-way

1 transfer

2nd Fastest

30 Capitol Limited

06:40PM28h19

Union Station, Chicago, IL

11:59PMSouth Station, Boston, MA

$5971One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA

Distance	856 miles (1380 km)
Average train duration	22 h 2 min
Average train ticket price	$275 (€236)
Direct train	No
Train providers	Amtrak

Trains from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA cover the 856 miles (1380 km) long trip taking on average 22 h 2 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $275 (€236), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $224 (€192).

Train companies: Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA trains

Amtrak trains will get you from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA from $481 (€413). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak trains running daily, you can travel by train across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela train for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your train journey from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA train information:

Average Duration: 26 h 22 min
Cheapest Price: $481

FAQs: Trains from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA

FAQs: Travel by train from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA.

Cheap train tickets from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA can start from as little as $224 (€192) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Chicago, IL to Salem, MA is $275 (€236); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Chicago, IL to Salem, MA train time is 22 h 2 min covering the 856 mile (1380 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

Take the Chicago, IL to Salem, MA train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA by train is December.

You have options as you can travel from Chicago, IL to Salem, MA 2 different ways: train or flight.