Flying from Chicago to Shannon Airport (SNN): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can start your journey from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when booking your flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport (SNN).
Book a direct Chicago to Shannon Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 7 hours 25 minutes.
Shannon Airport is located in Shannon. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is five hours ahead of Chicago.
Choose from 2 direct services each week between O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Shannon Airport (SNN). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 6pm departure from ORD to SNN.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to SNN, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reach your destination without the detour from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Shannon Airport (SNN) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline operates departures from ORD.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ORD and SNN is United Airlines.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Chicago to SNN with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ORD and SNN include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport. Logan International Airport (BOS) is a great option between Chicago Midway International Airport and SNN.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to SNN flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Chicago to Shannon Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In simpler terms, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Shannon Airport (SNN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SNN:
Grab a Shannon Airport rental car and discover Shannon and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Budget and Carhire are top providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Chicago to Shannon Airport flight.
Getting from Shannon Airport (SNN) to central Shannon
The centre of Shannon is roughly 3 kilometres from Shannon Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Shannon Airport (SNN)
$778 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Shannon Airport. A return flight starts at $961. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Chicago to SNN, book your flight ticket three months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Chicago to Shannon Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on flight tickets from Chicago to SNN.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Shannon Airport (SNN)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport (SNN). August is the busiest month to visit Shannon. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in April.
When booking your Chicago to SNN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Shannon, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 22ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Shannon Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shannon
Start your Shannon trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Chicago to Shannon Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. View Point Bunratty Castle, Atlantic Air Adventures and Lough Gorteen are top attractions which should feature on any good Shannon itinerary.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin is just one of the many cities in Ireland waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shannon. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Trinity College Library, Guinness Storehouse and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Tallaght is another sought-after destination in Ireland and is around 177 kilometres east of Shannon. No trip is complete without experiencing St. Mark's Parish, Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn and Roadstone Retail Belgard.
