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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 22m
    $102–561

  2. Train, ferry via New York

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    26h 12m
    $168–681

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Montauk to Block Islandferry ferry
    27h 9m
    $180–406

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 2m
    $122–671

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m
    $170–688

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 15m
    $170–888

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MDW - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 16m
    $132–725

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    9h 38m
    $160–1,062

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORD - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 38m
    $106–545

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bradley International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    2. Take the train from Windsor Locks to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to New Londontrain train
    4. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    10h 16m
    $440–1,162

  11. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the ferry from New London to Block Islandferry ferry
    26h 53m
    $138–838

  12. Bus, ferry via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Orient Pointbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Orient Point to Block Islandferry ferry
    29h 49m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Block Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Block Island. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD), walk to TF Green Airport, take the line 66 bus to Park Row West, walk to Providence, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the ferry to Block Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Block Island via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New London, and New London in around 26h 12m.

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