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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) by plane, shuttle, subway, bus, taxi, train, night bus or car

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Fly Chicago Midway to Monterey  •  7h 56m

  1. Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Monterey (MRY) MDW - MRY

Cheapest option

Fly Chicago O'Hare to Oakland, BART, bus  •  11h 36m

  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Oakland (OAK) ORD - OAK
  2. Take the BART from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
  3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas

7 alternative options

Fly Chicago Midway to San Jose, shuttle  •  8h 41m

  1. Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to San Jose (SJC) MDW - SJC
  2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose International Airport to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage

Fly Chicago O'Hare to San Jose, shuttle  •  9h 6m

  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to San Jose (SJC) ORD - SJC
  2. Take a shuttle bus from San Jose International Airport to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage

Fly Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco, shuttle  •  10h 8m

  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO) ORD - SFO
  2. Take a shuttle bus from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage

Fly Chicago Midway to Oakland, BART, bus  •  11h 15m

  1. Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Oakland (OAK) MDW - OAK
  2. Take the BART from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
  3. Take the bus from San Jose to Salinas

Bus, taxi  •  2 days 8h

  1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis
  2. Take the bus from St Louis to Barstow
  3. Take the bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles
  4. Take the bus from North Hollywood to Gilroy
  5. Take a taxi from Gilroy to Monterey Airport (MRY)

Train, night bus  •  2 days 9h

  1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville California Zephyr
  2. Take the night bus from Emeryville to Salinas Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service

Drive  •  34h 18m

  1. Drive from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) 2242.8 miles

Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) by train, night bus and bus

7 Weekly Services
2 days 9h Average Duration
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The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) is to fly and BART and bus which costs $140 - $410 and takes 11h 36m.

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The quickest way to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) is to fly which costs $350 - $1,000 and takes 7h 56m.

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The distance between Chicago and Monterey Airport (MRY) is 1866 miles. The road distance is 2242.8 miles.

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The best way to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2 days 8h and costs $370 - $550.

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It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY), including transfers.

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There is no direct flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Monterey Airport. The quickest flight takes 12h 26m and has one stopover.

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Monterey Airport (MRY) is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 04:36 in Chicago and 02:36 in Monterey Airport (MRY).

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) is 2243 miles. It takes approximately 34h 18m to drive from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY).

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Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Monterey Airport.

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There are 207+ hotels available in Monterey Airport (MRY). Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY).
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  • Distance: 1865.7 miles
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and five other airlines fly from Chicago to Monterey Airport (MRY) hourly.

Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Website
southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose
Ave. Duration
4h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
6h 16m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Santa Ana
Ave. Duration
6h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Burbank
Ave. Duration
6h 5m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago Midway to San Jose via San Diego
Ave. Duration
6h 32m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$170 - $440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 12m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$190 - $900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$190 - $900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$290 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland
Ave. Duration
4h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
6h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Burbank
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Kansas City
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via San Diego
Ave. Duration
6h 37m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago Midway to Oakland via Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
6h 45m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$180 - $800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
7h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
7h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Dallas
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$220 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Nashville
Ave. Duration
8h 5m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$220 - $1,000
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 51m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
7h 35m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$360 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Omaha, Denver
Ave. Duration
7h 46m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose
Ave. Duration
4h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$320 - $800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$320 - $800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $550
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Omaha, Phoenix
Ave. Duration
8h 11m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Kansas City, Phoenix
Ave. Duration
8h 27m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose
Ave. Duration
4h 39m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
6h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$350 - $1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco
Ave. Duration
4h 28m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$300 - $750
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Website
alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Phoenix
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Seattle
Ave. Duration
7h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$430 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via San Diego
Ave. Duration
10h 19m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Omaha, Phoenix
Ave. Duration
8h 11m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Kansas City, Phoenix
Ave. Duration
8h 27m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$370 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose
Ave. Duration
4h 39m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco
Ave. Duration
4h 40m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$270 - $750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Seattle
Ave. Duration
8h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$300 - $1,100
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Salt Lake City
Ave. Duration
6h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Jose via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
6h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco via Salt Lake City
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$220 - $440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Salt Lake City
Ave. Duration
6h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $550
Allegiant Air
Website
allegiantair.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
7h 1m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway to Monterey via Denver, Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
8h 36m
When
Friday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,000
Spirit Airlines
Website
spirit.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Oakland via Las Vegas
Ave. Duration
8h 38m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $420
Train operators
BART
Phone
+1-510-464-6000
Website
bart.gov
Subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Jose
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
$5 - $7
Website
bart.gov
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

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Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration
2 days 4h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$210 - $300
Website
Amtrak
Coach Seat
$210 - $300
Premium
$550 - $750
Flexi Coach Seat
$450 - $700
Business Seat
$490 - $700
Bus operators
Monterey Airbus
Phone
831-373-7777
Website
montereyairbus.com
Shuttle from San Jose International Airport to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
Ave. Duration
1h 30m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$35 - $55
Schedules at
montereyairbus.com
Online Discount
$39
Standard Rate
$44
Shuttle from SFO - San Francisco Airport Domestic to Monterey - Calle Principal / Parking Garage
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$45 - $55
Schedules at
montereyairbus.com
Online Discount
$50
Standard Rate
$55
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Website
Amtrak
Night bus from Emeryville to Salinas
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Website
Amtrak
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$13 - $19
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$13 - $19
Flexible
$30 - $45
Bus from Chicago to St Louis
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $55
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$35 - $55
Flexible
$60 - $90
Bus from St Louis to Barstow
Ave. Duration
37h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$170 - $230
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$170 - $230
Flexible
$240 - $350
Bus from North Hollywood to Gilroy
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
$35 - $50
Website
greyhound.com
Economy
$35 - $50
Flexible
$60 - $85
Flixbus USA
Phone
(855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Barstow Station to Los Angeles
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$12 - $50
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult Standard Purchase
$17 - $50
Adult Advance Purchase
$12 - $17
Other operators
Taxi from Gilroy to Monterey Airport (MRY)
Ave. Duration
44 min
Estimated price
$120 - $150

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The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is to subway which takes 24 min and costs $1 - $5.

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