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How to get fromChicago to Indio, CAby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    6h 31m
    $238–370

  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
    $228–790

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus Cbx
    44h 4m
    $737–1,447

  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
    46h 3m
    $321–632

  5. Drive 1,945.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indio, CAcar car 1,945.3 mi
    33h 41m
    $355–513

Chicago to Indio, CA by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indio, 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 Indio, CA via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Coachella Transit Hub, and Monroe at Hoover in around 46h 3m.

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