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There are 5 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)plane plane ORD - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    12h 54m
    €398–826

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane ORD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    17h 28m
    €218–776

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORD - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 23m
    €269–739

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MDW - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    15h 56m
    €229–839

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MDW - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    15h 32m
    €288–1,126

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€176Cheapest 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, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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