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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Indio, CA by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    6h 34m
    $238–460

  2. 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 6m
    $1,215–1,868

  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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    4. Take the bus from 285 S East End Ave - Pomona to Indiobus bus
    46h 55m
    $390–611

  4. 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 and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines 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 via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Montclair Transcenter, Montclair Transit Center, East End Ave and Mission W, and 285 S East End Ave - Pomona in around 46h 55m.

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