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How to get fromChicago to Donegalby plane, bus, train or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Donegal by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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

    best
    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 12 to Donegalbus bus
    14h 49m
    €288–744

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ORD - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus bus
    17h 4m
    €221–875

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane ORD - CFN
    2. Take the bus from An Clochán Liath to Donegalbus bus
    17h 19m
    €332–1,320

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MDW - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    16h 22m
    €468–894

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathedral to Donegalbus bus
    17h 11m

  6. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IND - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    19h 22m
    €381–1,223

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Donegal. However, 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 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerfort Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath, then take the bus to Donegal.

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