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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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 29m
    $95–456

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    3h 58m
    $65–266

  3. 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
    $268–591

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    25h 33m
    $171–314

  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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Chicago Bus Station via Providence Downtown, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York Midtown in around 25h 33m.

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