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How to get fromChicago to Montereyby plane, shuttle, train, bus, car or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Monterey by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or subway

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 29m
    $358–1,465

  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)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 6m
    $138–445

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train
    3. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Salinasbus bus
    2d 6h
    $639–1,384

  4. Drive 2,224.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Montereycar car 2,224.1 mi
    34h 32m
    $406–587

  5. 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)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 6m
    $248–965

  6. 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)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 29m
    $188–675

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 9m
    $316–1,279

  8. Train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2d 9h
    $649–1,378

Chicago to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monterey, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Monterey. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC), walk to SJC Airport Terminal A, then take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Tyler / Franklin via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, Salinas, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 6h.

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