How far is Chicago from Providence by coach?

The distance between Providence and Chicago by coach is approximately 834 miles (1345 km).

Is there a way to reach Chicago from Providence without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Providence to Chicago from £60 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Providence to Chicago on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 1h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	18:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 11h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Providence to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 10h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 1h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	Bus	18:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 2h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 11h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Providence to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 1h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	15:15	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	Bus	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 5h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	1d 11h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

1d 8hAverage duration

833 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£56 - £302	Average duration1d 8h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£94 - £1,065	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

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,604 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Providence to Chicago

How far is Chicago from Providence by coach?
The distance between Providence and Chicago by coach is approximately 834 miles (1345 km).
Is there a way to reach Chicago from Providence without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£186

23/11

£184

Today

£60

25/11

£201

26/11

£197

27/11

£116

28/11

£139

29/11

£174

The cheapest trip from Providence to Chicago was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £60

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 £60 to £270 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 £116, which is on 2025-11-27.