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How to get fromChicago to La Quintaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to La Quinta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs 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 39m
    $248–470

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MDW - PSP
    7h 46m
    $238–800

  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 3m
    $325–597

  4. 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 17m
    $662–1,399

  5. Drive 1,995 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to La Quintacar car 1,995 mi
    32h 7m
    $365–526

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 30m
    $250–862

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,687.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and La Quinta, Riverside County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other 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 La Quinta via St Louis Bus Station and Indio Bus Station in around 44h 3m.

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