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How to get fromChicago to Kilkennyby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Kilkenny by plane, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORD - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    12h 44m
    €284–875

  2. 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 Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    14h 27m
    €474–825

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane ORD - ORK
    2. Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to Ormonde Roadbus bus
    17h 37m
    €308–1,040

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORD - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train
    16h 34m
    €285–1,002

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,061.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Kilkenny. 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 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 16, take the line 750 bus to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Kilkenny Stn.

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