Trains tickets from Salem, OR, US to Chicago

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Next departures for Salem to Chicago on August 31
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Amtrak
Salem
Chicago (Union Station), ILCheapest
Amtrak
Salem
Chicago (Union Station), ILFastest
Amtrak
Salem
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
Amtrak
Salem
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
Amtrak
Salem
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salem to Chicago.

Average Price$234 - $340Average Duration3d 6h
71kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$313 - $607Average Duration2d 5h
260kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 days, 6 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
3d 6hAverage Duration
$234Cheapest ticket
71kgCO₂ emissions

Train Salem, OR, US to Chicago: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$402
Average train trip duration2d 5h
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure8:56am
Distance1771 miles (2856 km)
Latest train departure3:39pm

Salem to Chicago Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/27
$301
08/28
$424
Today
$366
08/30
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08/31
$301
09/01
$301
09/02
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of $301

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Salem, OR, US to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $301 to $3,768 for a train ticket from Salem, OR, US to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $301 which is on 2025-08-31.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Salem to Chicago is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Salem and Chicago, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Salem to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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