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Compare bus, train, and flight for Salem, OR to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salem, OR to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $159. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $159, and a bus costs an average of $289.
Distance: 1775 miles (2857 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$188 Average price | $159 Average price Cheapest | $289 Average price |
54h 19m Average total duration 53h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 81h 20m Average total duration 80h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salem, OR to Chicago, IL
Trains from Salem, OR to Chicago, IL run on average 10 times per day, taking around 53h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $188 (€152) but you can travel from only $159 (€129) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:56, the last at 15:39. The fastest train covers the 1775 miles (2857 km) distance in 53h 49m.
Distance 1775 miles (2857 km) |
Average train duration 53h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $188 (€152) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 53h 49m |
First train 08:56 |
Last train 15:39 |
Cheapest month Dec |
Cheapest day Fri |
High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Trains from Salem, OR to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salem, OR to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salem, OR to Chicago, IL
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available on-site with a daily fee.
- Gamberetti's Italian Restaurant
- Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $1
- The Grand Hotel in Salem
- Phoenix Inn Suites Salem
- Howard Johnson by Wyndham Salem
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak services
- Bus: Cherriots local bus services
- Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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