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How to get fromChicago to Rhode Islandby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    5h 6m
    $78–412

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    5h 38m
    $54–272

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    23h 19m
    $565–1,457

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2681 / ...
    24h 45m
    $186–277

  5. Drive  958.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Providencecar car 958.9 mi
    16h 24m
    $175–253

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain train
    5h 44m
    $128–1,214

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Providencetrain train
    6h 4m
    $568–1,614

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane plane MDW - MHT
    2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus bus
    3. Take the train from South Station to Providencetrain train
    7h 39m
    $120–1,169

Chicago to Rhode Island by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration23h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$565Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 859.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Providence via Boston and Back Bay in around 23h 19m.

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