The average bus between Rhode Island and Chicago takes 23h 48m and the fastest bus takes 23h. The bus service runs several times per day from Rhode Island to Chicago. 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 Rhode Island and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 23h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Rhode Island station and arriving at Chicago station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 48m.
Rhode Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Book your Rhode Island to Chicago bus tickets online with Peter Pan Bus Lines and Flixbus USA.
The distance between Rhode Island and Chicago is 1,326 km. The road distance is 1,713 km.
You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York Midtown in around 21h 56m.