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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.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Providence. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• United Airlines

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).

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 and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Providence.

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.

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
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Chicago to Providence route. 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Providence flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, afternoon flights for 13%, and night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Providence are Brown University, Rhode Island Convention Center and Providence Amtrak Station. These are among the most viewed places in Providence on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Providence takes 2h 28m, covering 833 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:03 am and lands at 9:31 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 10:58 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 74% above the route average of $398. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $257 to $1,870. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Providence are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

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.

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

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.

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