What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to Chicago?

Palm Springs and Chicago are 1660 miles (2678 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palm Springs to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Palm Springs to Chicago start their journey at Palm Springs Airport and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cloud Gate, Robie House, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Auditorium Building and Theatre and Grant Park.

Bus Palm Springs to Chicago from $151 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Palm Springs to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Palm Springs	2d 16h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	1:55pm	Palm Springs	2d 16h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	7:15pm	Palm Springs North	2d 11h	8:20am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:15pm	Palm Springs North	2d 10h	8:05am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	7:15pm	Palm Springs North	2d 6h	3:40am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Palm Springs to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 8 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

2d 8hAverage Duration

1657 milesDistance

67kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$153 - $441	Average Duration2d 8h	CO₂ emissions 67kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$234 - $1,974	Average Duration2d 17h	CO₂ emissions 243kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palm Springs and Chicago?

Stops in Palm Springs

A
Palm Springs Airport
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B
Garnet Ave
360 Garnet Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,400 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palm Springs to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Palm Springs to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palm Springs to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/24

$1,358

11/25

No data

Today

$216

11/27

$948

11/28

$374

11/29

No data

11/30

$282

12/01

No data

The cheapest trip from Palm Springs to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $216

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palm Springs to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $216 to $2,271 for a bus ticket from Palm Springs to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $282 which is on 2025-11-30.