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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 O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    5h 6m
    $219–431

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PSP - MDW
    6h 40m
    $179–611

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio, CA to San Bernardino, CAbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 19m
    $758–1,583

  4. 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 2510 / ...
    45h 32m
    $330–636

  5. Drive 1,987.6 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Desert to Chicagocar car 1,987.6 mi
    32h
    $363–524

Palm Desert to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$330Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,678.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. 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 32m.

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