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

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There are 6 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 Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PSP - MDW
    4h 47m
    $185–641

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

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    1. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    8h
    $160–614

  3. 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 / ...
    43h 35m
    $335–523

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indio to San Bernardinobus bus Lxus 2202 / ...
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 13m
    $1,127–1,943

  5. Drive  1,937.4 mi

    1. Drive from Indio to Chicagocar car 1,937.4 mi
    33h 54m
    $354–511

  6. Fly Palm Springs International Airport 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 15m
    $245–461

Indio to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,685.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Indio, 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 Indio Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station in around 43h 35m.

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