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Among airlines operating Providence to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

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

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
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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 Providence to Chicago.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $387 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.

One-stop flights from Providence to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 10% of one-stop connections

New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Providence to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $440, a difference of $80. 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 Providence to Chicago flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 12%, and night flights for 12%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Providence to Chicago takes 2h 50m, covering 833 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:01 am and lands at 8:51 am
• Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 10:48 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 77% above the route average of $386. 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 $247 to $2,030. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Providence to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $128, which is 51% 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 02m, compared with 4h 30m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 5h 22m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Providence to Chicago range from $322 to $473, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Providence to Chicago flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue