There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)PVD - MDW
4h 25m$79–407Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PVD - ORD
4h 57m$59–287Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited
23h 1mBus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2640
25h 26m$120–243Drive 959 mi
- Drive from Providence to Chicago959 mi
16h 13m$175–253Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)BOS - MDW
6h 12m$93–1,039Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BOS - ORD
6h 28m$108–899
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Chicago is to fly which costs $55 - $290 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $75 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 26m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Chicago is 865 miles. The road distance is 964.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Rhode Island to Chicago, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 25h 26m.
Rhode Island to Chicago bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Chicago is 1h behind Rhode Island. It is currently 1:05 PM in Rhode Island and 12:05 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York Midtown in around 25h 26m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $60–300
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–280
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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