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How to get fromChicago to Aran Islandsby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Aran Islands by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    16h 12m

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    17h 40m

  3. Train to South Bend, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane SBN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    19h 54m

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MKE - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    20h 12m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MDW - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    18h 50m

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Donegal Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane ORD - CFN
    2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Eyre Squarebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eyre Square to Doolin Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Doolin to Inis Oírrferry ferry
    25h 8m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

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Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket€173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Aran Islands, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Aran Islands. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, take the bus to Doolin, take the line 351 bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Doolin Pier, walk to Doolin, then take the ferry to Inis Oírr.

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