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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

    best
    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
    14h 56m
    €288–1,126

  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)plane plane ORD - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h
    €258–976

  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 9m
    €291–891

  4. 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 Ceanntbus bus
    15h 5m
    €408–1,526

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,883.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 56m

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. 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 Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 782 bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Galway.

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