There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Chicago by plane, taxi, bus, 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 46m$150–481Fly 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 17m$140–421Taxi, bus (Flixbus)
- Take the taxi from Newport to Providencetaxi
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
22h 21m$255–393Train
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
25h 12m$374–769Drive 955.6 mi
- Drive from Newport to Chicagocar 955.6 mi
16h 30m$175–252
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Chicago is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $150 - $490.
No, there is no direct train from Newport to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Wickford Junction and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 12m.
The distance between Newport and Chicago is 879 miles. The road distance is 961.2 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Chicago without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 22h 21m and costs $250 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Newport to Chicago, including transfers.
Newport to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wickford Junction station.
The best way to get from Newport to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $150 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 25h 12m.
Chicago is 1h behind Newport. It is currently 9:31 AM in Newport and 8:31 AM in Chicago.
Newport to Chicago train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
What companies run services between Newport, 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 Newport to Chicago Union Station via Wickford Junction, Back Bay, and Boston in around 25h 12m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Wickford Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $11–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Chicago is 961 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Newport to Chicago.
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