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How to get fromChicago to Indio, CAby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Indio, CA by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    6h 32m
    $208–740

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus La
    44h 16m
    $609–1,297

  3. 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
    45h 32m
    $351–669

  4. Drive 1,945.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indio, CAcar car 1,945.3 mi
    33h 44m
    $355–513

Chicago to Indio, CA by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration44h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indio, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indio, CA via St Louis Bus Station, Indio Bus Station, Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy, Coachella Transit Hub, and Showcase at Monroe in around 45h 32m.

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