Trip information

Departure: Salem, OR
Arrival: Chicago, IL
Fastest route: 47h 15min
Distance: 3286km
Cheapest route: $195
Transfers: Between 1 and 2
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Friday

One Passenger / One Trip

8:55am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

53h 0min

+ 1 layover

$196

8:55am

Salem, OR

Salem

10:15am

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 20min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$12

6h 30min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

8:55am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

53h 0min

++ 2 layovers

$195

8:55am

Salem, OR

Salem

9:25am

Woodburn, OR

Woodburn - Bus Station

0h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$4

1h 5min layover

10:30am

Woodburn, OR

Woodburn - Bus Station

11:15am

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

0h 45min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$7

5h 30min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

10:00am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

51h 55min

+ 1 layover

$196

10:00am

Salem, OR

Salem

11:15am

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 15min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$12

5h 30min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

10:00am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

51h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$195

10:00am

Salem, OR

Salem

10:30am

Woodburn, OR

Woodburn - Bus Station

0h 30min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$4

3h 25min layover

1:55pm

Woodburn, OR

Woodburn - Bus Station

2:40pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

0h 45min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$7

2h 5min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

1:25pm

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

48h 30min

+ 1 layover

$196

1:25pm

Salem, OR

Salem

2:40pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 15min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$12

2h 5min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

1:55pm

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

48h 0min

+ 1 layover

$197

1:55pm

Salem, OR

Salem

3:32pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 37min

Amtrak
Coast Starlight

$13

1h 13min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

2:40pm

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

47h 15min

+ 1 layover

$196

2:40pm

Salem, OR

Salem

3:50pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 10min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$12

0h 55min layover

4:45pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

45h 10min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$184

Overview

Traveling from Salem to Chicago by train

First departure
8:55am
Avg price
$195.86
Carriers
1
Last arrival
3:55pm

Train information Salem - Chicago

The Salem - Chicago route has approximately 7 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 47h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $195 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Salem and Chicago is around 3286 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 1 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 7
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Salem to Chicago by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 47h 15min to cover 3286 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $195 and leaves Salem. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching Chicago - Union Station.

  • Avg duration 50h 30min
  • Cheapest price $195

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 2:40pm from Salem and arrives at 3:55pm at Chicago - Union Station. It will take 47h 15min, its price is $196 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Salem and Chicago?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 transshipments and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 53h 0min

  • Last train 2:40pm
  • Transfers 1

What are the train stations in Salem?

  • Salem

What are the train stations in Chicago?

  • Chicago - Union Station
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