Find coaches from Chicago to Salem, OR, US

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Next departures from Chicago to Salem on 3 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Liberty St SECheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Liberty St SENo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Liberty St SENo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Chicago to Salem

Bus
Average priceUS$261 - US$357Average duration3d 14h
72kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$313 - US$604Average duration3d 1h
260kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud 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 departure10:00
Distance1776 miles
Latest bus departure21:40

Chicago to Salem Bus

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

  1. How far is Salem from Chicago by coach?

    The distance between Chicago and Salem by coach is approximately 1773 miles (2860 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Salem from Chicago without flying?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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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