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How to get fromSalem to Chicagoby bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Salem to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    6h 56m
    $208–326

  2. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EUG - ORD
    8h 40m
    $126–497

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus bus Cascades
    2. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $705–1,525

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Portland Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $375–745

  5. Drive 2,123 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Chicagocar car 2,123 mi
    34h 34m
    $388–560

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Salem Amtrak Station to Portland International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    6h 49m
    $138–576

  7. Train to Mahlon Sweet Field Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salem to Eugenetrain train
    2. Fly from Mahlon Sweet Field Airport (EUG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane EUG - MDW
    10h 15m
    $156–607

Salem to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,807.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Salem Amtrak Station Bus Platform to Chicago Bus Station via Portland Amtrak Station, Portland Curbside Bus Stop, Pasco Bus Stop, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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