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How to get fromChicago to Joshua TreeBy plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Joshua Tree by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 24m
    $178–765

  2. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Drive from San Bernardino to Joshua Treecar car
    42h 43m
    $607–1,298

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Indio Bus Station to Joshua Treecar car
    44h 51m
    $330–632

  4. Drive 1,941.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Joshua Treecar car 1,941.4 mi
    31h
    $355–512

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MDW - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to Yucca Valley Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 32m
    $248–1,115

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $382–1,288

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Varner at Harry Oliverbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Varner at Harry Oliver to Joshua Treetaxi taxi
    11h 59m
    $312–938

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Joshua Tree, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Joshua Tree. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to Yucca Valley Transit Center, then take the line 1 bus to Hwy 62 & Park Blvd. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Joshua Tree via San Bernardino in around 42h 43m.

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