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How to get fromChicago to Desert Hot Springsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Desert Hot Springs by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs 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
    7h 32m
    $174–376

  2. Train via Ontario

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    46h 32m
    $1,278–1,958

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Palm Springs Northbus bus
    47h
    $392–584

  4. Drive  1,968.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Desert Hot Springscar car 1,968.6 mi
    31h 38m
    $360–519

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $220–807

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Palm Springs Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $180–597

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Palm Springs Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $1,475–2,256

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,681.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Desert Hot Springs, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Desert Hot Springs via Riverside - Downtown, Pomona - Downtown, Pomona Amtrak, and Palm Springs Station in around 46h 32m.

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