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Chicago to Salinas

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$478.26

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$978.26
Plane from Midway International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$815.22

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$304.35
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$489.13

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$869.57
Plane from Midway International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
8h 8m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$760.87

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61
Plane from Midway International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$282.61–$815.22

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Allegiant Air

Website:
allegiantair.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Monterey
Ave. Duration:
7h 43m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$760.87

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Sacramento to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$103.26
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Bus from Emeryville to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from SJC Airport Terminal B to Meridian
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$50.00

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Jose to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.07–$38.04
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Salinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.17–$92.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Salinas?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Salinas is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $76.09 - $315.22 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Salinas?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Salinas is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 27m and costs $130.43 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Salinas?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Salinas station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Salinas Train Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Chicago to Salinas?

The distance between Chicago and Salinas is 3139 km. The road distance is 3567.9 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Salinas without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Salinas without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $173.91 - $978.26 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Salinas?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Chicago to Salinas, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Salinas bus from?

Chicago to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Salinas?

The best way to get from Chicago to Salinas is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $173.91 - $978.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $271.74 - $815.22 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Chicago to Salinas bus arrive?

Chicago to Salinas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Salinas?

Salinas is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 05:29 in Chicago and 03:29 in Salinas.

Can I drive from Chicago to Salinas?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Salinas is 3568 km. It takes approximately 34h 4m to drive from Chicago to Salinas.

Which airlines fly from Midway International Airport Airport to Monterey Regional Airport Airport?

Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc. and three other airlines offer flights from Midway International Airport Airport to Monterey Regional Airport Airport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Salinas?

Book your Chicago to Salinas bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Salinas?

There are 179+ hotels available in Salinas. Prices start at $52.08 per night.
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