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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Liberty St SE | Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan | Cheapest | |||||
 | Salem | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Fastest | |||||
| Salem | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | Liberty St SE | Downtown Greyhound Station | No tags | |||||
| Salem | Chicago (Union Station), IL | No tags |
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Salem to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 3 days, 6 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$234, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Salem, OR, US - Chicago
How far is Salem from Chicago?
The distance between Salem and Chicago is approximately 2860 km (1773 miles).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Salem, OR, US to Chicago was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of US$301To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salem, OR, US to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$301 to US$3,448 for a bus 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 US$301 which is on 2025-08-31.
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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Salem to Chicago.
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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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