Flights from Palm Springs to Chicago
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Phoenix
- 7h 40m
- two tickets, via Dallas
- $242
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,663 mi (2,677 km)
fastest
Via Phoenix
7h 40m
with the connection
Palm Springs to Phoenix
flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International. Departure to Chicago: Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix-Mesa Gateway.
Phoenix to Chicago
flight 3h 20m
Via Minneapolis
8h 7m
with the connection
Palm Springs to Minneapolis
flight 3h 21m
Connection of about 3h
Minneapolis to Chicago
flight 1h 46m
Via Los Angeles
8h 16m
with the connection
Palm Springs to Los Angeles
flight 1h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Chicago: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Chicago
flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $307
Via Dallas
8h 34m
with the connection
Palm Springs to Dallas
flight 3h 2m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Chicago: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Chicago
flight 2h 32m
two ticketsfrom $242
Via San Francisco
8h 43m
with the connection
Palm Springs to San Francisco
flight 1h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Chicago: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Chicago
flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $581
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
When to visit Chicago
Weather by month
Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.
Jan
0°
−7°
10 days
Feb
+2°
−6°
7 days
Mar
+9°
0°
12 days
Apr
+14°
+5°
13 days
May
+19°
+10°
11 days
Jun
+27°
+17°
9 days
Jul
+27°
+19°
12 days
Aug
+27°
+19°
10 days
Sep
+24°
+16°
7 days
Oct
+18°
+10°
11 days
Nov
+10°
+2°
7 days
Dec
+4°
−3°
10 days
Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Palm Springs to cities closest to Chicago
Palm Springs to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 355 mi (571 km) from Chicago, flight 3h 21m
Palm Springs to Washington
Washington: 594 mi (956 km) from Chicago, flight 4h 35m
Palm Springs to New York
New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 5h 10m
Palm Springs to Dallas
Dallas: 805 mi (1,295 km) from Chicago, flight 3h 2m
from $184
Palm Springs to Miami
Miami: 1,191 mi (1,917 km) from Chicago, flight 7h 32m
Palm Springs to Calgary
Calgary: 1,398 mi (2,250 km) from Chicago, flight 3h 15m
from $363
To Chicago from cities closest to Palm Springs
San Diego to Chicago
San Diego: 85 mi (136 km) from Palm Springs, flight 4h 15m
from $133
Los Angeles to Chicago
Los Angeles: 99 mi (159 km) from Palm Springs, flight 4h 5m
from $84
Las Vegas to Chicago
Las Vegas: 180 mi (290 km) from Palm Springs, flight 3h 30m
from $131
Phoenix to Chicago
Phoenix: 258 mi (416 km) from Palm Springs, flight 3h 20m
from $54
Fresno to Chicago
Fresno: 272 mi (437 km) from Palm Springs, flight 5h 20m
from $262
San Francisco to Chicago
San Francisco: 427 mi (687 km) from Palm Springs, flight 4h 5m
from $177
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Palm Springs to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Phoenix.
What is the fastest way to fly from Palm Springs to Chicago?
Via Phoenix: 1h 20m to the connection, 3h 20m after it, about 7h 40m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Palm Springs to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $242. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Palm Springs and Chicago?
Phoenix (7h 40m total), Minneapolis (8h 7m total), Los Angeles (8h 16m total), Dallas (8h 34m total) and San Francisco (8h 43m total).
How far is Chicago from Palm Springs?
1,663 mi (2,677 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.