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

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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 26m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA704
UA United
738
2:05 PM
PDT
8:39 PM
CDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA445
UA United
738
2:06 PM
PDT
8:40 PM
CDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA530
UA United
738
2:15 PM
PDT
8:49 PM
CDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA785
UA United
738
9:05 AM
CDT T1
11:54 AM
PDT
4h 49m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA485
UA United
738
9:17 AM
CDT T1
12:06 PM
PDT
4h 49m
17%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 58m UA AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 31m ACAVEJA AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 31m AAASPD AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 37m XE AAACAS Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 41m G4 AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 41m ACAVCM AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 16m AA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 7h 18m ASJL AAACAS San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 51m ASQR AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
OAK Oakland ~6h 11m PCM Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Monterey to Chicago
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,840 mi 4h 34m nonstop +2h ahead

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3 738 4h34 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (3 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
3
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MRY to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
987
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MRY → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
ORD → MRY
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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 5 21
Weekly flights 3 14 493
Flight time 4h 34m 4h 24m 3h 29m
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 gate to gate.
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 flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,840 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MRY to ORD: United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
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 OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MRY to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MRY to ORD is about 4 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,840 miles (2,962 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK).