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

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

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Boston Logan Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SPI - BOS
    6h 45m
    $107–470

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    27h 19m
    $396–834

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus bus
    31h 52m
    $232–397

  4. Drive 1,124.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Salemcar car 1,124.6 mi
    20h 16m
    $206–297

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane STL - BOS
    7h 33m
    $397–929

  6. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane SPI - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    11h 24m
    $127–514

  7. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DEC - BOS
    8h 14m
    $113–470

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus bus
    34h 3m
    $224–451

Springfield to Salem by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,005.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Springfield to Salem via Chicago Union Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 27h 19m.

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