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How to get fromPalm Springs to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Palm Springs to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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
    5h 34m
    $122–556

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 2m

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d

  4. Drive  1,974.7 mi

    1. Drive from Palm Springs to Chicagocar car 1,974.7 mi
    31h 48m
    $361–521

  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
    6h 2m
    $172–376

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,669.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Anaheim, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 2d.

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