Chicago to Monterey Flight Tickets

Metro/Train: From the Orange Line stations in the Loop area, you can board trains marked with Midway on the direction signs. The journey takes approximately 25 minutes, and the frequency varies between about 3–15 minutes depending on the time of day. Operating hours from the Loop to MDW are weekdays 03:55–01:30, Saturdays 04:25–01:30, and Sundays and holidays 04:25–01:30.

Bus: Since there is no direct regular bus option from the city center to MDW, the Orange Line is generally used. The N62 Archer line can be used for airport access; however, this bus operates throughout the night and its route does not go directly to the Loop. Therefore, a transfer may be necessary.

Taxi: You can reach the airport by calling a taxi from taxi stands or app-based services in the city center. Travel time may vary between 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Uber/Bolt: You can reach the airport by calling a vehicle through the Uber or Bolt app in the city center. Vehicles will be waiting for you in designated areas. Travel time may vary depending on traffic density.

Car Rental: You can also choose car rental services to reach the airport from the city center. You can head directly to MDW with the vehicle you rented.

Metro/Train: You can reach the airport in 40-45 minutes by taking the CTA Blue Line train from downtown Chicago. Services run every 5-15 minutes and operate 24 hours a day.

Bus: You can reach the airport by taking buses departing from downtown bus stops (e.g., around Union Station). The journey takes approximately 45-60 minutes, with buses departing every 15-30 minutes.

Taxi: Transportation from downtown Chicago to O'Hare by taxi is possible. The journey takes 30-60 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.

Airport App-Based Rides (Uber/Lyft): You can reach O'Hare from downtown via Uber or Lyft. You can request a ride through the app and board at designated pickup points.

Car Rental: You can reach the airport by renting a car from rental offices located in the city center. Information on rental procedures can be obtained from rental offices at the airport.

Bus: Monterey-Salinas Transit's Line 7 bus route provides direct transportation from the Olmsted / Monterey Regional Airport stop to the Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl stop. The journey takes approximately 17–23 minutes. Services run approximately every 120 minutes and operate daily.

Bus: When returning to the airport from downtown Monterey, you can take the MST 7 bus from the Monterey Transit Plaza / Gate 3 Pearl stop. The journey again takes about 17–23 minutes. Buses depart from downtown to the airport approximately every 120 minutes.

Taxi: Taxi service is available at the airport. The taxi stand is located just outside the terminal. Travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions, but generally, it takes 10-15 minutes to reach the city center. Taxi services operate 24/7 without interruption.

Uber/Lyft: Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are also available at the airport. Vehicles can pick up passengers from designated areas outside the terminal. Travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions and generally takes 10-15 minutes.

Car Rental: There are companies offering car rental services at the airport. Passengers can receive services from car rental offices located within the airport. We recommend making a reservation in advance for car rental transactions.

Shuttle: There are also private shuttle services available between the airport and the city center. These services are usually preferred for group travel. Travel time varies depending on the frequency of services.