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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Indio by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    9h 57m
    $104–467

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    43h 50m
    $361–545

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Transit Center to Indio Blvd at Transportation Cenbus bus 10
    45h 1m
    $1,191–1,825

  4. Drive  1,944.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Indiocar car 1,944.2 mi
    33h 41m
    $321–464

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 26m
    $210–767

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 46m
    $144–487

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to San Bernardino - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Bernardino, CA to Indio, CAbus bus
    12h 29m
    $148–562

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 34m
    $196–813

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Centro Bus Stop to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 47m
    $130–493

Chicago to Indio by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,700.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

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

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

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