There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
3h 43m$145–476Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
4h 14m$135–416Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
21h 56m$217–357Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
24h 22m$386–1,357Drive 968.6 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Chicagocar 968.6 mi
16h 53m$177–256
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Chicago is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 22m.
The distance between Bristol and Chicago is 878 miles. The road distance is 974.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 21h 56m and costs $210 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Bristol to Chicago, including transfers.
Bristol to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Bristol to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $140 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 21h 56m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $1,400 and takes 24h 22m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, 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 vehicle from Bristol to Chicago Bus Station via Providence and New York Midtown in around 21h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Chicago is 1h behind Bristol. It is currently 4:28 PM in Bristol and 3:28 PM in Chicago.
Bristol to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Chicago is 974 miles. It takes approximately 16h 53m to drive from Bristol to Chicago.
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