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How to get fromChicago to Pacific Groveby plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train, car or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove by plane, shuttle, bus, taxi, train, 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 30m
    $374–1,573

  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 - Calle Principal / Parking Garageshuttle bus
    11h 1m
    $154–473

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gilroy to Pacific Grovetaxi taxi
    2d 6h
    $538–922

  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 10h
    $574–1,286

  5. Drive 2,225.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pacific Grovecar car 2,225.9 mi
    34h 36m
    $407–587

  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
    10h 6m
    $254–1,023

  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 25m
    $200–683

  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
    11h 7m
    $314–1,287

  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
    10h 23m
    $188–811

Chicago to Pacific Grove by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$574Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) every 4 hours.

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