Travelling from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Explore your options for taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), the city's main airports.
Around 4 hours 25 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport flight.
Palm Springs is two hours behind Chicago. Palm Springs International Airport is located in Palm Springs, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 12 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:35am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from ORD to PSP is with United Airlines at 7:55pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to PSP, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Get there in one go from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from ORD.
The most frequently booked airline between ORD and PSP is United Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, American Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
The journey from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Looking to fly out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to PSP are available with Southwest Airlines.
On the MDW to PSP route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to PSP flight:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport flight:
Flights that depart from RFD make it to their destination as scheduled 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PSP:
Pick up a Palm Springs International Airport rental car and discover Palm Springs and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find PSP at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Getting from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to central Palm Springs
Palm Springs International Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Palm Springs. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport is R 2,210. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,595. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Chicago to PSP, book your ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
May is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), while October is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Palm Springs based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Palm Springs is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 43ºC (109ºF). Lock in your Chicago to PSP plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Palm Springs
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Palm Springs right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Palm Springs International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Agua Caliente Indian Canyons and PS Drag Brunch are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Palm Springs itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Palm Springs. Around 161 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United States, consider San Diego, about 137 kilometres south-west of Palm Springs. San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum are key highlights.
