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Among airlines operating Palm Springs to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American 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 Palm Springs and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $307 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $358 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 Palm Springs to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 9% 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 31% on the Palm Springs to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $367 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $530, a difference of $163. 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 Palm Springs to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:05 am
• Latest: departs at 12:43 pm and lands at 4:48 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 05m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $397. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Palm Springs to Chicago takes 4h 05m, covering 1,660 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $2,407. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Palm Springs to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $210, which is 29% 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 13m, compared with 6h 35m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 35m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Palm Springs to Chicago range from $311 to $516, with an average of $397 over the past 12 months. Anything below $311 counts as a good deal.

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