There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
3h 26m$81–367Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
23h 8m$257–634Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
25h 29m$189–335Drive 953.7 mi
- Drive from Cranston to Chicagocar 953.7 mi
16h 21m$175–252Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
3h 19m$101–447
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Chicago is to fly which costs $80 - $370 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 29m.
The distance between Cranston and Chicago is 875 miles. The road distance is 959.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 8m and costs $250 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cranston to Chicago, including transfers.
Cranston to Chicago bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $80 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $340 and takes 25h 29m.
Cranston to Chicago bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Chicago is 1h behind Cranston. It is currently 12:44 PM in Cranston and 11:44 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Chicago Bus Station via Providence, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Newark Penn Station in around 25h 29m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Chicago is 959 miles. It takes approximately 16h 21m to drive from Cranston to Chicago.
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