What is the travel distance from Chicago to Salem?

The distance between Chicago and Salem is around 2860 km (1773 miles).

Bus from Chicago to Salem starting at US$261 | Compare & Save up to 27%

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This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: September 3 at 12:40am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: September 6 at 8:00am
Destination city: Salem
Destination location: Liberty St SE
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 9h
Departure time: September 3 at 10:00am
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Arrival time: September 7 at 8:00am
Destination city: Salem
Destination location: Liberty St SE
Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 4d
Departure time: September 3 at 9:40pm
Departure city: Chicago
Departure location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Arrival time: September 7 at 8:00am
Destination city: Salem
Destination location: Liberty St SE
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 12h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Salem

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$261 - US$357	Average Duration3d 14h	CO₂ emissions 72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$313 - US$604	Average Duration3d 1h	CO₂ emissions 260kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Salem

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Salem. The journey takes about 3 days, 14 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$261, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

3d 14hAverage Duration

US$261Cheapest ticket

72kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Salem, OR, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$295

Average Bus Trip Duration3d 14h

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure10:00am

Distance2863 km

Latest bus departure9:40pm

Chicago to Salem Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - Salem, OR, US

What is the travel distance from Chicago to Salem?
The distance between Chicago and Salem is around 2860 km (1773 miles).

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Salem!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Chicago to Salem.

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 Chicago to Salem.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Chicago to Salem, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Chicago to Salem, OR, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3d 14h	Avg PriceUS$295	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3d 1h	Avg PriceUS$441	Daily Departures3

Will you be returning to Chicago by bus?

Bus from Salem, OR, US to Chicago

You can also go to Salem, OR, US by train

Train from Chicago to Salem, OR, US

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