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How to get fromChicago to 17-Mile Driveby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to 17-Mile Drive by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeMDW - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    9h 9m
    $234–841

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    10h 26m
    $168–486

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus
    2d 6h
    $235–658

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to EmeryvilletrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to SalinastrainCoast Starlight
    2d 10h
    $322–1,596

  5. Drive 2,230.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to 17-Mile Drivecar2,230.3 mi
    34h 34m
    $407–588

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeORD - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    9h 36m
    $214–691

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMDW - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    10h 9m
    $184–556

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeMDW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle
    10h 43m
    $252–855

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)planeMDW - MRY
    8h 45m
    $172–695

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and 17-Mile Drive, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 17-Mile Drive via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to 17-Mile Drive via Emeryville and Salinas in around 2d 10h.

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