Trip information

Departure: Salem, OR
Arrival: Chicago, IL
Fastest route: 5h 44min
Distance: 3286km
Cheapest route: $48
Transfers: 1
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Sunday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:00am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

8h 55min

+ 1 layover

$48

7:00am

Salem, OR

Salem

8:05am

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 5min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$12

4h 22min layover

12:27pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

3h 28min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$36

8:55am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7h 0min

+ 1 layover

$48

8:55am

Salem, OR

Salem

10:15am

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 20min

Amtrak
Thruway Bus

$12

2h 12min layover

12:27pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

3h 28min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$36

10:11am

Salem, OR

Salem

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5h 44min

+ 1 layover

$48

10:11am

Salem, OR

Salem

11:35am

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

1h 24min

Amtrak
Amtrak Cascades

$12

0h 52min layover

12:27pm

Portland, OR

Portland - Union Station

3:55pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

3h 28min

Amtrak
Empire Builder

$36

Overview

Traveling from Salem to Chicago by train

First departure
7:00am
Avg price
$48
Carriers
1
Last arrival
3:55pm

Train information Salem - Chicago

The Salem - Chicago route has approximately 3 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 44min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $48 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 3
  • 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 5h 44min to cover 3286 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $48 and leaves Salem. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Chicago - Union Station.

  • Avg duration 7h 13min
  • Cheapest price $48

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 10:11am from Salem and arrives at 3:55pm at Chicago - Union Station. It will take 5h 44min, its price is $48 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 8h 55min

  • Last train 10:11am
  • Transfers 1

What are the train stations in Salem?

  • Salem

What are the train stations in Chicago?

  • Chicago - Union Station
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