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How to get fromGalway to Chicagoby bus, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNN - ORD
    12h 51m
    $220–829

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DUB - ORD
    13h 17m
    $324–1,135

  3. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SNN - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    16h 52m
    $292–1,041

  4. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SNN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    18h 17m
    $435–1,613

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,655.3 mi
  • Duration: 12h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Shannon Airport, walk to Shannon Airport (SNN) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue.

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