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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Salem by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the train from Chelsea to Salemtrain train
    5h 34m
    $606–1,018

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain train
    8h
    $78–333

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 5m
    $338–681

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    24h 34m
    $179–317

  5. Drive 994.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Salemcar car 994.2 mi
    17h 12m
    $182–263

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    5h 17m
    $106–518

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 26m
    $116–582

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Rugglestrain train
    7h 31m
    $92–403

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane ORD - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    7h 59m
    $100–452

Chicago to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 897.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $330–700 and the journey takes 21h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington St @ New Derby St via Newark Penn Station, Boston, Summer St @ Atlantic Ave, Federal St @ Matthews St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 24h 34m.

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