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How to get fromChicago to Indian Wellsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Indian Wells by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 32m
    $228–355

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MDW - PSP
    7h 43m
    $218–775

  3. 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
    44h 50m
    $320–631

  4. 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 Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    45h 48m
    $717–1,409

  5. Drive 1,989.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indian Wellscar car 1,989.5 mi
    31h 59m
    $364–525

Chicago to Indian Wells by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,681 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, 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 Hwy 111 at El Dorado via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 44h 50m.

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