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

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

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  1. Taxi to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePSP - MDW
    5h 10m
    $331–1,233

  2. Drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Indio Bus Stationcar
    2. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    44h 51m
    $174–409

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Northtaxi
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs North to San Bernardino Downtown Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    44h 56m
    $278–742

  4. Drive 1,941.6 mi

    1. Drive from Joshua Tree to Chicagocar1,941.6 mi
    31h 34m
    $355–512

  5. Taxi to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)taxi
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePSP - ORD
    5h 32m
    $261–833

  6. Taxi, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Ontario Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    8h 22m
    $271–677

  7. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Joshua Tree to Palm Springs Amtraktaxi
    2. Take the train from Palm Springs Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 11h
    $299–805

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest 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 taxi to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Joshua Tree to Chicago Bus Station via Indio Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 44h 51m.

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