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

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

    best
    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    9h 20m
    $378–1,085

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $308–525

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train
    3. Drive from Salinas to Esalen Institutecar car
    2d 10h
    $835–1,671

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Salinasbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Front / San Vicentebus bus 23 / ...
    6. Drive from Front / San Vicente to Esalen Institutecar car
    2d 11h
    $565–1,110

  5. Drive 2,221.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Esalen Institutecar car 2,221.9 mi
    35h 34m
    $406–586

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    9h 53m
    $338–785

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

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    10h 30m
    $388–685

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

    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
    4. Take the taxi from Monterey Shuttle Station to Esalen Institutetaxi taxi
    11h
    $408–1,149

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,964.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Esalen Institute. 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, take the shuttle to Monterey Shuttle Station, then take the taxi to Esalen Institute. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Esalen Institute via Emeryville and Salinas in around 2d 10h.

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