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

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There are 8 ways to get from Champaign to Salem by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

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    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CMI - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    10h 20m
    $178–660

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Portlandtrain train
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    2d 3h
    $758–1,619

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Portland Flix/Greyhound to Salem Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $365–718

  4. Drive 2,147.1 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Salemcar car 2,147.1 mi
    34h 16m
    $392–566

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane DEC - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    13h 50m
    $182–668

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 7m
    $253–427

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane STL - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    12h 16m
    $233–530

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    3. Take the train from Portland to Salemtrain train
    11h 49m
    $220–818

Champaign to Salem by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,837.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Salem via Chicago Union Station and Portland in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Salem Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Pasco Bus Stop, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, and Portland Flix/Greyhound in around 2d 4h.

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