There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Providence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane CMI - PVD
6h 9m$85–369Train
- 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 23m$106–1,352Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus
27h 40m$165–290Drive 994.4 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Providencecar 994.4 mi
17h 53m$182–263Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CMI - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 3m$127–1,181
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 27h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Providence is to fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs $120 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Providence. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Providence via Chicago and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 40m.
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 23m.
The distance between Champaign and Providence is 906 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 23m and costs $100 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 6h 9m and costs $85 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $1,400 and takes 26h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 27h 40m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Providence via Chicago Union Station and Boston in around 26h 23m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Syracuse
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–700
- 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
- $25–50
- 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
Bus from New York Midtown to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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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 9:57 AM in Champaign and 10:57 AM 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 53m to drive from Champaign to Providence.
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