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

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There are 8 ways to get from Indio to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePSP - ORD
    5h 8m
    $236–792

  2. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    8h 2m
    $159–614

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    43h 50m
    $171–399

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio Blvd at Transportation Cen to San Bernardino Transit Centerbus10
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    45h 26m
    $242–988

  5. Drive 1,937 mi

    1. Drive from Indio to Chicagocar1,937 mi
    33h 50m
    $354–511

  6. Fly Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePSP - MDW
    4h 52m
    $296–1,092

  7. Bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    7h 50m
    $209–764

  8. Bus, train via Yuma

    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Yuma County Area TransitbusFlixBus 2055 / ...
    2. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 13h
    $229–701

Indio to Chicago by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Indio, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indio Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 50m.

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