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How to get fromChicago to Montereyby plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Monterey by plane, shuttle, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    9h 1m
    $302–1,265

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

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    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 18m
    $152–490

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas Train Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $219–658

  4. 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

  5. Drive 2,224.1 mi

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

  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)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport Terminal A to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    9h 20m
    $232–915

  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)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    10h 11m
    $182–630

  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 45m
    $282–1,079

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MDW - MRY
    9h 56m
    $166–758

Chicago to Monterey by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tyler / Franklin via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Salinas Train Station, and Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7 in around 2d 6h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 4 times a day.

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