What is the travel distance from Providence to Chicago?

It's about 1345 km (834 miles) from Providence to Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Providence to Chicago?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Providence Downtown, in Providence, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Providence to Chicago from $139 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Providence to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 1h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	1:30pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 7h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 11h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 1h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 11h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	8:10pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 12h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
	9:45am	Providence Station	1d 1h	10:12am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Fastest
	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 1h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 8hAverage Duration

1343 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$102 - $555	Average Duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$172 - $1,956	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Providence and Chicago?

Stops in Providence

A
Providence Downtown
99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
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B
Downtown
Broadway & Greene Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904
D
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903
E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
F
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Providence to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Providence to Chicago?
It's about 1345 km (834 miles) from Providence to Chicago.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Providence to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Providence Downtown, in Providence, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$438

11-26

$386

Today

$264

11-28

$323

11-29

$320

11-30

$490

12-01

$254

12-02

$177

The cheapest trip from Providence to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $177

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Providence to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $177 to $576 for a bus ticket from Providence to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $177 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.