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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Providence:

• Earliest: departs at 7:03 am and lands at 9:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:40 pm and lands at 11:06 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 26m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Providence:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Providence takes 2h 26m, covering 833 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Providence range from $339 to $498, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $339 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 74% above the $398 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $298 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), compared to $400 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Providence flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, afternoon flights for 29%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $317 to $1,362. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Providence route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Providence are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Providence may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Providence-TFGreen (PVD).

Connecting flights from Chicago to Providence most commonly pass through:

• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 33% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Chicago to Providence. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $362 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $128.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Providence. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 5h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Providence is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Providence are Rhode Island Convention Center, Rhode Island School of Design and Providence Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Providence on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Providence flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.