The train between Chicago and Salem takes 22h 52m. The train 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Chicago and Salem. The service departs Chicago at 9:30 PM at night, which arrives into Salem at 21:22:00. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 22h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Salem. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Boston station via Boston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 52m.
Chicago to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Chicago and Salem is 1377.9 km. The road distance is 1600 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $550–900 and the journey takes 21h 54m.
