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How to get fromChicago to Rhode Islandby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Rhode Island by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    4h 43m
    $98–562

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    5h 40m
    $68–362

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worcester Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    22h 55m
    $290–613

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus New York
    25h 11m
    $167–299

  5. Drive 958.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Providencecar car 958.9 mi
    16h 22m
    $175–253

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 11m
    $128–1,214

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

    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 Providencetrain train
    5h 41m
    $218–1,114

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    7h 6m
    $148–1,372

Chicago to Rhode Island by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Providence Downtown via New York Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 25h 11m.

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