What is the distance between Chicago and Providence?

The distance separating Chicago and Providence is 834 miles (1345 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Providence?

If you're headed to Providence from Chicago, chances are that your bus will leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Providence Downtown. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Chicago to Providence from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Chicago to Providence on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	4:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	12:05am	Downtown	No tags
	Bus	4:00pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 3h	8:00pm	Providence Downtown	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:50pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 14h	11:55am	Downtown	No tags
	Bus	10:00pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 21h	8:00pm	Providence Downtown	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	10:30pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 12h	11:55am	Downtown	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Providence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 1 day, 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $70, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 5hAverage Duration

833 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $413	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$155 - $842	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 122kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,378 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Providence?

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Stops in Providence

A - Providence Downtown

B - Downtown

C - Peter Pan Terminal

D - Greyhound Station

E - Brown University

F - Canal St & Smith

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chicago to Providence by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Providence?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chicago to Providence?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$123

11/17

$71

Today

$63

11/19

$62

11/20

$126

11/21

$225

11/22

$106

11/23

$119

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Providence was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $265 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-19.

Usually FlixBus 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.