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How to get fromChampaign to Salemby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Salem by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane CMI - BOS
    6h 31m
    $111–465

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    26h 41m
    $367–796

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus
    29h 20m
    $171–352

  4. Drive 1,040.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Salemcar car 1,040.1 mi
    18h 50m
    $190–275

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    8h 28m
    $646–1,102

  6. Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    30h 22m
    $202–374

Champaign to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 931.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Salem via Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 26h 41m.

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