Palm Springs to Chicago (PSP–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PSP Airport Page →
1,649 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 47m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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UA1989
Starts Sep 24
UA United
320
10:30 AM
PDT
4:32 PM
CDT
4h 2m
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✓
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AA3114
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
12:43 PM
PDT
6:50 PM
CDT
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA1780
Starts Oct 5 Seat map
AA American
738 Seat map
9:53 AM
CDT T3
12:21 PM
PDT
4h 28m
44%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA2037
Starts Sep 24
UA United
320
10:05 AM
CDT T1
12:33 PM
PDT
4h 28m
26%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 42m WN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 42m ACUAWN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 52m AAPD → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 58m DL → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 59m AFAMDL → AAAZBA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 22m ACCMNZ → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 29m AABAG3 → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 58m ACASBA → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 1m WN → AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 32m AS → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Palm Springs to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,649 mi 4h 5m nonstop +2h ahead

PSP–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,649 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map PSP Routes ORD Routes PSP Live Flights ORD Live Flights PSP Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Palm Springs flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PSP–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: QR 7 738 4h07 100% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines Also: LH 7 320 4h02 100% Star Alliance LH
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PSP to ORD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
LAS ~5h 42m DEN ~5h 42m PHX ~5h 52m MSP ~5h 58m SLC ~5h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,379
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PSP → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
ORD → PSP
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
34%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Palm Springs

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric PSP→ORD ONT→ORD SNA→ORD
Distance from PSP – 65 mi 79 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 13
Weekly flights 14 14 138
Flight time 4h 5m 4h 10m 3h 46m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights · San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
PSP: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PSP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from PSP to ORD: American Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.
Yes, return flights from ORD to PSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, SNA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PSP to ORD

Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PSP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to ORD is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).