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How to get fromChicago to New Salemby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to New Salem by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Amtrak Station to New Salemtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $188–311

  2. Drive 268.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to New Salemcar car 268.5 mi
    4h 36m
    $49–71

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    2. Drive from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to New Salemcar car
    4h 10m
    $50–295

  4. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Take the taxi from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to New Salemtaxi taxi
    4h 1m
    $128–225

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to New Salem. However, you can take the train to Quincy Amtrak Station then take the taxi to New Salem. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to New Salem in around 4h 36m.

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