There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Providence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane CMI - PVD
5h 27m$90–384Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
26h 24m$111–1,256Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus
28h 6m$160–289Drive 994.4 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Providencecar 994.4 mi
17h 48m$182–263
Champaign to Providence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Providence is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 28h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Providence is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Providence. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Providence Downtown via Chicago and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Providence. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Providence via Chicago Union Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 24m.
The distance between Champaign and Providence is 905 miles. The road distance is 1000.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Providence without a car is to train which takes 26h 24m and costs $110 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Champaign to Providence, including transfers.
Champaign to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Providence is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $90 - $390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $1,300 and takes 26h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 28h 6m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Providence via Chicago Union Station and Boston in around 26h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $110–180
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Providence is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:14 PM in Champaign and 11:14 PM in Providence.
Champaign to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Providence is 1000 miles. It takes approximately 17h 48m to drive from Champaign to Providence.
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