The average bus between Chicago and Rhode Island takes 24h 28m and the fastest bus takes 22h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Midtown and take an average of 24h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 55m • 1 change
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23h 55m • 1 change
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26h 35m • 1 change
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23h 55m • 1 change
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26h 35m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Rhode Island station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 28m.
Chicago to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Providence Downtown station.
Book your Chicago to Rhode Island bus tickets online with Flixbus USA and Peter Pan Bus Lines.
The distance between Chicago and Rhode Island is 1,326 km. The road distance is 1,711 km.
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Providence Downtown via New York Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 22h 6m.