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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Indio, CA by plane, train, bus, bus (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 25m
    $238–460

  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
    $218–790

  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 La / ...
    44h 4m
    $557–1,300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to Indio, CAbus bus
    46h 6m
    $345–530

  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$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indio, CA via Denver Union Station, 11th St & Auraria Pkwy, Stout St & 21st St, Denver, El Paso Bus Station, and El Paso in around 46h 6m.

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