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Cheapest round-trip
$536
Typical prices: $765-$1,015
British Airways
Fri 9/11Fri 9/18
ORD - SNN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$782
United Airlines
Mon 8/24Tue 9/1
ORD - SNN • Non-stop
Arrival airport
You can't fly directly to Galway. It is served by Shannon (SNN), located 39.9 miles from Galway.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Galway (CHI-SNN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Galway that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Galway

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
British Airways Logo
10:25 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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SNN
11h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
7:30 am - 2:55 pm
SNN
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ORD
13h 25m
1 stop
$536British Airways
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 7:30 am
ORD
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SNN
7h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 9:32 pm
SNN
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ORD
15h 02m
1 stop
$758United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 7:30 am
ORD
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SNN
7h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 11:21 pm
SNN
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ORD
16h 51m
1 stop
$758United Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 10:15 am
ORD
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SNN
17h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:28 pm
SNN
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ORD
15h 58m
1 stop
$763United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:44 am - 11:10 am
ORD
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SNN
18h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 11:59 pm
SNN
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ORD
16h 54m
2 stops
$786Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:44 am - 11:10 am
ORD
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SNN
18h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:37 pm
SNN
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ORD
14h 32m
1 stop
$786Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 pm - 7:30 am
ORD
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SNN
7h 25mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 am - 11:50 am
SNN
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ORD
8h 20mnonstop
$833Lufthansa
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 pm - 7:30 am
ORD
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SNN
7h 25mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 am - 11:50 am
SNN
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ORD
8h 20mnonstop
$972Lufthansa
Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 11:20 am
ORD
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SNN
13h 30m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 8:48 am
SNN
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ORD
24h 18m
1 stop
$1,050American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 25
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3:00 pm - 11:20 am
ORD
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SNN
14h 20m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 8:48 am
SNN
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ORD
24h 18m
1 stop
$1,050American Airlines
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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$317
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Shannon

When to book flights from Chicago to Galway

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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Galway

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Galway?

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. Galway does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Shannon airport, which is 39.9 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Galway take?

    Direct flights cover the 3,572 miles separating Chicago and Galway in about 7h 25m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Galway?

    3 direct flights run between Chicago and Galway on a daily basis. On average, there are about 21 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Galway?

    Consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Galway?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Galway.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Galway?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Galway from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Galway?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Galway with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Galway?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Galway from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Galway?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Galway found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for $430. American Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $469 and United Airlines from $561.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Galway

  • There is no airport in Galway. Instead, you’ll be flying into Shannon Airport when flying between Chicago and Galway.
  • High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly is August.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving Chicago to Galway

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Galway? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10045 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
ORD - SFO
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The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

We were forced to eat vegetarian food because non veg food ran out. The breakfast was mediocre.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The kid in the middle seat kicked me almost the whole flight, almost kicked my hot tea off my tray. The flight was delayed due to the first plane not being able to be de-iced in July! We had to get a new plane. Now I drive 3 hours back to Edmonton because direct flights from PVR were way to expensive

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

The flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was great the staff absolutely amazing. After that EVERYTHING WENT DOWN HILL!!! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! WILL NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE AGAIN

I was very unhappy with the lack of communication from the cockpit. It took close to a half an hour before we took off after the doors were closed, and we got no announcements as to progress. It would be nice to get some acknowledgement of the situation and updates as to when we are taking off.

The seat was not even cleaned. It has full of cookie crums probably from last flight's passenger. Its basic expectation that, seats are clean.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

The flight was delayed significantly. Communication during the flight was abrupt and caused some panic as we were navigating turbulence. It was also too loud and every announcement felt startling. The flight attendants did not offer any assurances and I felt unsettled most of the flight. The seats, floor and tray table was very dirty. The seat next to me was broken and the passenger sitting there was very uncomfortable. He had a spring in his back and his seat made terrible squeaking noises through the flight.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

It was okay. Mothers with rowdy children should be invited to sit in front of them.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

I had a good comfortable seat. There was nearly an hour delay. There was an accident with the champagne, but I was well compensated. These things happen sometimes.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

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