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Trip Overview

The average bus between Salem and Chicago takes 32h 8m and the fastest bus takes 24h 39m. There is at least one bus per day from Salem to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 8m
Duration
1,223 mi
Distance
$238
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Salem to Chicago bus times

Buses run once daily between Salem and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and take an average of 32h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA24h 39m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA36h 38m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA39h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA24h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA36h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA26h 39m • 3 changes
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    Arrives +2 days

    MBTAMBTAFlixbus USAFlixbus USA36h 38m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Salem to Chicago? 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: 1,223.2 mi
  • Duration: 32h 8m

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

You can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Chicago Bus Station via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, Boston, and New York Midtown in around 27h 49m.

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