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How to get fromProvidence to Des Plainesby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Des Plaines by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PVD - ORD
    5h 3m
    $73–422

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 23m

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    26h 8m
    $185–290

  4. Drive  976.5 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Des Plainescar car 976.5 mi
    16h 47m
    $167–242

  5. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain train
    5h 58m
    $103–507

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    6h 18m
    $568–1,620

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    7h 35m
    $123–1,125

Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 858.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Des Plaines via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 26h 8m.

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