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How to get fromIndianapolis to Galwayby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Galway by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Shannon Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IND - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    15h 27m
    €338–1,324

  2. Fly Indianapolis to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IND - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train
    14h 21m
    €251–939

  3. Bus to Covington, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane CVG - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 42m
    €413–1,549

  4. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane LAF - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    18h 27m
    €305–1,170

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

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane ORD - SNN
    4. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to Galway Ceanntbus bus
    17h 5m
    €266–967

Indianapolis (IND) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration11h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,944.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 27m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Galway, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Galway. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, then take the bus to Galway Ceannt. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) 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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