Travelling from Shannon Airport (SNN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is five hours behind Shannon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SNN to ORD flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines has direct flights from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
United Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SNN and ORD:
Logan International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shannon Airport (SNN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
At the moment, $585 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $743. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SNN to ORD, book your journey eight months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SNN to ORD.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shannon Airport (SNN)
When it comes to Shannon Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.14% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Shannon to Shannon Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SNN? If you're boarding an early flight from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 55 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Shannon Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SNN to ORD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Chicago, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to tick off its top sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.