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How to get fromCoachella to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PSP - MDW
    4h 52m
    $198–656

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    44h 56m
    $336–526

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 111 & Golf Center Pkwy to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus bus 10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 28m
    $1,104–1,904

  4. Drive  1,937.6 mi

    1. Drive from Coachella to Chicagocar car 1,937.6 mi
    33h 55m
    $354–511

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    5h 20m
    $258–476

Coachella to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,688.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coachella Transit Hub to Chicago Bus Station via Hwy 111 at Golf Center Pkwy, Indio Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 56m.

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