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

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport 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
    4h 34m
    $79–402

  2. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport 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
    5h 5m
    $69–352

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    21h 30m
    $146–251

  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 1m
    $293–667

  5. Drive 959 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Chicagocar car 959 mi
    16h 22m
    $175–253

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    5h 36m
    $104–990

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    6h 1m
    $619–1,570

  8. Train, bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    6h 54m
    $117–1,126

Rhode Island to Chicago by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown in around 21h 30m.

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