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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Doolin by plane, bus, or train

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

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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
    13h 37m
    €369–780

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Shannon Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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
    15h 50m
    €299–1,230

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

    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 Doolinbus bus
    15h 41m
    €308–745

  4. Train to South Bend, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    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
    17h 13m
    €359–1,438

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    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
    17h 32m
    €418–1,681

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Doolin. 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, then take the bus to Doolin. 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, then take the bus to Doolin.

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