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How to get fromElgin to Montereyby bus, plane, train, subway, shuttle, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Elgin to Monterey by bus, plane, train, subway, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane ORD - MRY
    8h 44m
    $118–562

  2. Train, BART, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport International to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    2d 12h
    $623–1,493

  3. Drive  2,192.3 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Montereycar car 2,192.3 mi
    34h 15m
    $401–578

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    8h 50m
    $190–489

  5. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    9h 44m
    $180–359

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SJC Airport Terminal A to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    10h 5m
    $223–872

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    3. Take a shuttle bus from SFO Airport Terminal 3-Lower Level to Monterey Shuttle Stationshuttle bus
    11h 15m
    $233–492

Elgin to Monterey by train, subway, and shuttle

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$623Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,872.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Monterey. However, you can take the bus to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, walk to Rosemont, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), walk to Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport, then take the line 7 bus to Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Monterey Shuttle Station via Chicago Union Station, Richmond, Richmond, San Francisco International Airport, and SFO Airport International in around 2d 12h.

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