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One of the most cost-effective ways to make the trip from the airport to the center of Palm Springs is to travel aboard the line number four bus operated by Sunline Transit that can have you in the downtown area in just about 8min. Once you're outside of the terminal building, you will also find plenty of taxi service and these taxis can make this trip in around 6min.

Travelers making their way to the airport have three choices for hotels that have a location right at the entrance to the airport, and they include the Courtyard Palm Springs, the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel, and the Hilton Palm Springs.

There are roughly 10 different rental car companies that operate at this airport, and about eight of them have a location right at the airport. All of the companies have customer service desks in the terminal building adjacent to the baggage claim area, and then all the vehicles are in the parking lots just outside of the terminal building.

Drivers have two different options when picking up passengers at the Palm Springs International Airport. They can park in the main parking lot adjacent to the terminal building, and the first 7min of parking are free. Drivers can also meet passengers at any curbside location, but they may not park for any length of time here.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Palm Springs flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Palm Springs. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Palm Springs may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Palm Springs (PSP).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Palm Springs:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $308 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $428 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Palm Springs most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 11% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Chicago to Palm Springs route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $514, a difference of $132. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Palm Springs flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Palm Springs are Palm Springs Convention Center, Plaza Theatre and Parker Palm Springs Spa. These are among the most viewed places in Palm Springs on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Palm Springs takes 4h 33m, covering 1,660 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Palm Springs:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 1:48 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:58 pm and lands at 12:31 am.

The flight takes about 4h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $426. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Chicago to Palm Springs are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $168, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 08m, compared with 6h 37m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 46m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Chicago (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Palm Springs Airport (PSP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Ace

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Palm Springs range from $342 to $563, with an average of $426 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Palm Springs route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.