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How to get fromBloomington to Providenceby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Bloomington to Providence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane BMI - PVD
    7h 50m
    $67–328

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    26h 7m
    $377–1,382

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    27h 27m
    $222–410

  4. Drive 1,044.2 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Providencecar car 1,044.2 mi
    18h 43m
    $191–276

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    7h 23m
    $115–454

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    7h 30m
    $155–1,186

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

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    8h 12m
    $658–1,696

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    8h 17m
    $103–394

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    28h 55m
    $181–385

Bloomington to Providence by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$377Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 928.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Providence via Chicago Union Station and Boston in around 26h 7m.

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