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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ORD - MRY
    8h 29m
    $116–508

  2. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vallejo to Petalumabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hamilton Terminal to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    6. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    2d 8h
    $509–876

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 9h
    $564–1,263

  4. Drive 2,224.1 mi

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

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

    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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    8h 51m
    $362–1,470

  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 - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    9h 51m
    $198–680

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

    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 - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    10h 19m
    $152–460

  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)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    10h 28m
    $312–1,184

Chicago to Monterey by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$564Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 2 hours.

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