There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)ORD - PSP
6h 27m$190–720Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus StationFlixBus N2521
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus StationGreyhound US1210
46h 9m$173–418Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus StopAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2dDrive 1,987.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert1,987.7 mi
32h 29m$363–524Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)MDW - PSP
6h 30m$219–867Train, bus via Yuma
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma AmtrakTexas Eagle
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus StationFlixBus 2055 / ...
2d 21h$235–703
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert is to bus which costs $170 - $420 and takes 46h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $190 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert. However, there are services departing from Ashland & Chicago and arriving at Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Chicago, St Louis Bus Station and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 9m.
The distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) and Palm Desert is 1686 miles. The road distance is 1999.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert without a car is to bus which takes 46h 9m and costs $170 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert, including transfers.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $420 and takes 46h 9m.
Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert is 1999 miles. It takes approximately 32h 29m to drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Palm Desert.
What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Palm Desert, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Hwy 111 at San Luis Rey via Ashland & Chicago, 95th Red Line Station, Chicago, St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 46h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 12h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $200–600
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $310–650
- Business - advance purchase
- $430–1,700
- Business Class
- $550–1,400
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Desert Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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