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How to get fromChicago to Indian Wellsby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    6h 35m
    $198–725

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    44h 19m
    $328–614

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwybus bus 10
    45h 50m
    $481–1,085

  4. Drive 1,989.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indian Wellscar car 1,989.5 mi
    31h 58m
    $364–525

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MDW - PSP
    7h 58m
    $268–1,025

Chicago to Indian Wells by bus and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration44h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indian Wells, Riverside County, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hwy 111 at El Dorado via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, and Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy in around 44h 19m.

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