Monterey to Chicago (MRY–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA445
UA United
738
2:06 PM
PDT
8:40 PM
CDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA485
UA United
738
8:40 AM
CDT T1
11:29 AM
PDT
4h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Monterey to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,840 mi 4h 34m nonstop +2h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

MRY–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,840 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MRY–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 738 4h34 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MRY to ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,040
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Monterey

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MRY→ORD SJC→ORD SFO→ORD
Distance from MRY 54 mi 77 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 18
Weekly flights 1 16 502
Flight time 4h 34m 3h 45m 4h 6m
Airports within 200 miles of MRY with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Monterey.
MRY: PDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Monterey, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,840 mi / 2,962 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

MRY–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Monterey to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,840 mi / 2,962 km
Flight time4h 34m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: MRY
IATA / ICAOMRY / KMRY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation257 ft / 78 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MRY to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 4h 34m. The route covers 1,840 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MRY to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, VNY, UDD, MDW, SJC, SMF, SBA, SLC, MSP, PSP, BHM, IFP, RNO, FAT, DAL, SNA, HOU, BNA, LUK, DTW, GEG, AUS, YYC, YVR, YYZ, CLT, IAD, PHL, SAT, LGA, PBI, BOS, YHZ, LAX, SFO, LAS, DEN, PHX, SEA, SAN, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Monterey.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MRY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, SFO and FAT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MRY to ORD

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MRY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRY to ORD ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,962 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Fresno (FAT).