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How to get fromPalm Desert to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PSP - MDW
    4h 40m
    $169–661

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 28m
    $1,160–1,985

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    45h 27m
    $360–551

  4. Drive  1,987.5 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Chicagocar car 1,987.5 mi
    32h
    $363–524

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    5h 8m
    $219–431

Palm Desert to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,677.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey to Chicago Bus Station via Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 27m.

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