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How to get fromJoshua Tree to Chicagoby bus, plane, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Joshua Tree to Chicago by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    6h 43m
    $157–675

  2. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to San Bernardinocar car
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 1m
    $564–1,320

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 52m
    $354–684

  4. Drive 1,941.1 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Chicagocar car 1,941.1 mi
    31h 1m
    $355–512

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 62 & Park Blvd to Palm Springs Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PSP - MDW
    7h 48m
    $257–1,125

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

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Joshua Tree to Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Palm Springs Airport, walk to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Chicago Union Station via San Bernardino in around 43h 1m.

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