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How to get fromCranston to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    3h 24m
    $105–486

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    3h 57m
    $80–356

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 8m
    $158–319

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    23h 8m
    $288–639

  5. Drive 953.7 mi

    1. Drive from Cranston to Chicagocar car 953.7 mi
    16h 22m
    $175–252

Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Chicago Bus Station via Providence Downtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Newark Penn Station in around 22h 8m.

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