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

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Louisville-Airport-SDFtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2h 53m
    $162–485

  2. Drive 275.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Chicagocar car 275.3 mi
    5h 1m
    $51–73

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Orleans, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    7h 37m
    $115–170

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Orleans, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    9h 2m
    $148–245

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

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Louisville-Airport-SDFtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3h 25m
    $157–435

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orleans, IN to Bloomington, INbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    7h 52m
    $110–161

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Salem, Washington County, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salem to Chicago Bus Station via Orleans, IN and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 37m.

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