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

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1,649 mi airlines 57/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2582
AA American
321
6:01 AM
PDT
11:57 AM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA627
AA American
738
6:05 AM
PDT
11:59 AM
CDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1883
UA United
739
6:45 AM
PDT
12:41 PM
CDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2302
UA United
738
9:02 AM
PDT
3:30 PM
CDT
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1776
UA United
738
11:05 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2034
UA United
738
11:07 AM
PDT
5:05 PM
CDT
3h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2565
AA American
7M8
11:40 AM
PDT
5:46 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AA1871
AA American
738
2:43 PM
PDT
9:23 PM
CDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1282
UA United
320
11:59 PM
PDT
5:56 AM+1
CDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2565
AA American
7M8
8:25 AM
CDT T3
10:45 AM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2037
UA United
738
9:46 AM
CDT T1
12:26 PM
PDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1871
AA American
738
11:13 AM
CDT T3
1:46 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1608
UA United
320
12:40 PM
CDT T1
3:17 PM
PDT
4h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA669
UA United
738
1:03 PM
CDT T1
3:36 PM
PDT
4h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1640
AA American
738
5:44 PM
CDT T3
8:38 PM
PDT
4h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1156
UA United
738
9:08 PM
CDT T2
11:16 PM
PDT
4h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1483
AA American
321
9:14 PM
CDT T3
11:29 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA626
AA American
738
11:31 PM
CDT T3
1:15 AM+1
PDT
3h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8256
UA United
B38M
11:58 PM
CDT
1:21 AM+1
PDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Palm Springs to Chicago
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,649 mi 3h 54m nonstop +2h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

PSP–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,649 miles in approximately 3h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PSP–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 29 320, 738, 739 3h55-4h28 90% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 28 321, 738, 7M8 3h54-4h40 90% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, UA
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (29 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 49%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PSP to ORD direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PSP to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,312
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PSP → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
77%
Return
ORD → PSP
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays → ORD delays →

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 1 8
Weekly flights 57 14 110
Flight time 3h 54m 3h 58m 4h 1m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of PSP with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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 3h 54m to 4h 40m.
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.

PSP–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palm Springs to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,649 mi / 2,653 km
Flight time3h 54m to 4h 40m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 47 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: PSP
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PSP to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 54m to 4h 40m. The route covers 1,649 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from PSP to ORD. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, TUL, SUS, SCF, RIL, MKC, OMA, BNA, FWA, DSM, HDN, SNA, SBA, ASE, EGE, SAN, JAC, LIT, LNK, SUN, CLE, GRR, DAL, BFI, TEB, GDL, SAV, PVR, MDT, SRQ, BED, PHL, LGA, YUL, OPF, PBI, HND, SMF, YWG, LAX, LAS, IAH, IAD, DEN, MSP, PDX, SLC, PHX, SFO, DFW, SEA, YYZ, RNO, SJC, ATL, AUS, EWR, JFK, BOI, CLT, YVR and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PSP to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PSP to ORD ranges from 3 hours 54 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,649 miles (2,653 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).