Flying from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Flights from PSP to ORD start from 07:05 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 13:57 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 19 weekly Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your PSP to ORD flight.
Traveling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Chicago (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PSP to ORD flights. A reliable 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between PSP and ORD include:
Denver International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
$141 is the lowest price for a one-way Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $266. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from PSP to ORD by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organize your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PSP to ORD.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
PSP is located at 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
Palm Springs International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.33% of flights that take off from PSP arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Palm Springs International Airport from central Palm Springs, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 6 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to PSP:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel near ORD if you're on a late Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometers away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Palm Springs International Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from PSP to ORD in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometers south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are among its highlights.
