There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Providence by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane CMI - PVD
6h 12m$84–369Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
26h 45m$197–317Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain
26h 55m$628–1,608Drive 994.2 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Providencecar 994.2 mi
17h 53m$182–263Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane MDW - PVD
8h 8m$140–506Bus via Auburn Gresham (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus
27h 40m$198–304
Champaign to Providence by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Providence is to fly which costs $80 - $370 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Providence is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Providence. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Providence via Indianapolis Union Station and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Providence. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Providence via Chicago Union Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
The distance between Champaign and Providence is 906 miles. The road distance is 1000 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Providence without a car is to bus which takes 26h 45m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Champaign to Providence, including transfers.
Champaign to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Providence is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 26h 45m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 26h 55m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Providence via Indianapolis Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and New York in around 26h 45m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Providence is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 6:25 AM in Champaign and 7:25 AM in Providence.
Champaign to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Providence is 1000 miles. It takes approximately 17h 53m to drive from Champaign to Providence.
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