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

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

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  1. Fly Indianapolis to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane IND - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    12h 59m
    €244–923

  2. Train to Purdue University Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LAF - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    20h
    €231–811

  3. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane ORD - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Kilkenny Stnbus bus
    18h 1m
    €330–977

  4. Fly Indianapolis to Shannon Airport, train

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane IND - SNN
    2. Take the train from Limerick to Kildaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Kildare to Kilkennytrain train
    19h 14m
    €365–1,350

Indianapolis (IND) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,129.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Kilkenny. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Indianapolis Airport, walk to Indianapolis (IND) 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 train to Lafayette Amtrak Station, walk to Columbia St & 2nd St, take the line 21 bus to Purdue West on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS566, walk to Purdue University Airport (LAF) 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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