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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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
    7h 15m
    $174–376

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    45h 44m

  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 Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d

  4. Drive  1,975 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palm Springscar car 1,975 mi
    31h 46m
    $361–521

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

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,669.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

American Airlines and United 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 Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals, Los Angeles, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d.

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