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How to get fromChicago to Coachella Valleyby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Coachella Valley by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    6h 25m
    $218–430

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MDW - PSP
    7h 36m
    $208–760

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Cook at Bergerbus bus 10
    44h 38m
    $711–1,421

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    45h 15m
    $332–633

  5. Drive 1,985.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Coachella Valleycar car 1,985.2 mi
    31h 53m
    $363–524

Chicago to Coachella Valley by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,678.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Coachella Valley, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cook at Berger via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen in around 45h 15m.

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