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How to get fromChicago to Galwayby plane, bus or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Galway 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)planeORD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    12h 54m
    €268–826

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeORD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
    17h 28m
    €248–926

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeORD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
    14h 7m
    €259–739

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeMDW - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
    15h 41m
    €519–989

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration10h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Galway. 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, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt Station. 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 Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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