Miles between Chicago, IL and Palm Desert, CA

There are
2,042 mi
from Chicago, IL to Palm Desert, CA

That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Chicago, Illinois to Palm Desert, California.

The flight distance (direct flight from Chicago, IL to Palm Desert, CA) is 1,657.96 mi.

2,042 mi = 3.22 kms