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How to get fromChicago to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 25m
    $188–395

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus 15
    2d
    $763–1,502

  3. Drive 1,926.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 1,926.5 mi
    30h 42m
    $352–508

Chicago to Joshua Tree National Park by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,718.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 2d.

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