There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove by plane, shuttle, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MDW - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
9h 26m$240–868Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane MDW - MRY
10h 26m$168–711Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Emeryville to Salinastrain Coast Starlight
2d 9h$734–1,559Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Gilroybus
- Take the taxi from Gilroy to Pacific Grovetaxi
2d 9h$495–879Drive 2,225.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Pacific Grovecar 2,225.9 mi
34h 37m$407–587Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane ORD - SJC
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
9h 59m$190–508Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MDW - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
10h 36m$230–488Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane ORD - SFO
- Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
10h 54m$180–358Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane MDW - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
- Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
11h 6m$250–882
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove is to fly and shuttle which costs $230 - $490 and takes 10h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 26m and costs $240 - $900.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Pacific Grove. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Salinas via Emeryville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Chicago and Pacific Grove is 1934 miles. The road distance is 2238.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove without a car is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $700 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove, including transfers.
Chicago to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pacific Grove is to train which takes 2 days 9h and costs $700 - $1,600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $750 and takes 10h 26m.
Pacific Grove is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:51 PM in Chicago and 11:51 AM in Pacific Grove.
Chicago to Pacific Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Emeryville station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pacific Grove, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Pacific Grove via Emeryville and Salinas in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) 5 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Emeryville to Salinas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- Groome Transportation
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $55–70
Shuttle from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation
- Standard Rate
- $45–60
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pacific Grove is 2239 miles. It takes approximately 34h 37m to drive from Chicago to Pacific Grove.
There are 315+ hotels available in Pacific Grove.