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How to get fromChicago to Palm Desertby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare 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 28m
    $218–345

  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 40m
    $208–765

  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 56m
    $320–631

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus 10
    45h 34m
    $715–1,405

  5. Drive 1,988 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palm Desertcar car 1,988 mi
    31h 58m
    $363–525

Chicago to Palm Desert by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,678.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palm Desert, 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 Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 44h 56m.

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