The average train between Salem and Chicago takes 23h 19m and the fastest train takes 23h 15m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Salem and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 11:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 11:57 AM which arrives into Chicago at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at North Station and take an average of 23h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Salem to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Chicago station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.
Salem to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston station.
Salem to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
The distance between Salem and Chicago is 1,377.9 km. The road distance is 1,661 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 22h 15m.
