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How to get fromChicago to Donegalby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Donegal by plane or bus

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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 Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    14h 46m
    €298–994

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

    cheapest
    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 Ceanntbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Galway Cathdrl to Donegalbus bus
    17h 8m
    €252–904

  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
    16h 1m
    €300–1,130

  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 Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus bus
    16h 25m
    €498–844

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane ORD - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Donegalbus bus
    16h 51m
    €271–982

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,160.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 46m

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 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 Aerft Dhún na nGall, take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath, then take the bus to Donegal.

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