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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chicago and Salem takes 26h 44m and the fastest bus takes 24h 44m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Chicago to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

26h 44m
Duration
1,031 mi
Distance
$218
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Salem bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Chicago and Salem. The service departs Chicago at 6:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Salem at 19:44:00. All services require a transfer at Cleveland Bus Station and take an average of 26h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMBTAMBTA24h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMBTAMBTA24h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMBTAMBTA36h 49m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMBTAMBTA24h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Greyhound USAGreyhound USAMBTAMBTA24h 44m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Salem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,030.8 mi
  • Duration: 26h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Salem, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Cleveland Bus Station, Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 24h 17m.

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