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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Palm Springs by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMDW - PSP
    6h 59m
    $184–806

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeORD - PSP
    7h 5m
    $144–656

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2d

  5. Drive 1,975.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Palm Springscar1,975.5 mi
    32h 18m
    $361–521

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Palm Springs Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d.

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