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How to get fromChicago to Monterey Airport (MRY)by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), car, subway, bus, train, or taxi

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

    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
    9h 32m
    $240–868

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane MDW - MRY
    7h 59m
    $152–655

  3. Train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 7h
    $826–1,712

  4. Drive 2,224.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY)car car 2,224.6 mi
    34h 34m
    $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
    10h 5m
    $200–558

  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
    10h 42m
    $240–488

  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 Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h
    $180–358

  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 A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 12m
    $262–932

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 9h
    $851–1,719

  10. Bus, train, BART, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    4. Take the bus from E San Fernando & S 7th to Soquel Ave & Frontbus bus 17
    5. Take the taxi from Soquel Ave & Front to Monterey Airport (MRY)taxi taxi
    2d 12h
    $737–1,385

Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$826Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,924.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monterey Airport (MRY), USA?

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport via Los Angeles, Salinas, Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 4 Tyler, and Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl in around 2d 7h.

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