€161 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ireland

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Best Ireland Flight Deals from Chicago

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Dublin
Dublindirect€418
Cork
Cork1 stop€450
Shannon
Shannon1 stop€403
Knock
Knock1 stop€620
Donegal
Donegal2 stops€678
Milltown (Kerry)
Milltown (Kerry)1 stop€706
Dublin
Dublindirect€418
Cork
Cork1 stop€450
Shannon
Shannon1 stop€403
Knock
Knock1 stop€620
Donegal
Donegal2 stops€678
Milltown (Kerry)
Milltown (Kerry)1 stop€706

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ireland

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Ireland 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 return flight deals from Chicago to Ireland

Tue, 18 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
American Airlines Logo
17:10 - 16:45ORD-SNN
17h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
07:50 - 17:00SNN-ORD
15h 10m1 stop
€403American Airlines
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Sun, 16 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
American Airlines Logo
18:30 - 11:30ORD-SNN
11h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
07:50 - 15:25SNN-ORD
13h 35m1 stop
€404American Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Delta Logo
16:25 - 10:45ORD-ORK
12h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:15 - 14:20ORK-ORD
27h 05m1 stop
€406Delta
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
Delta Logo
16:25 - 10:45ORD-ORK
12h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 - 14:20ORK-ORD
33h 05m1 stop
€407Delta
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Wed, 12 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
KLM Logo
11:37 - 10:45ORD-ORK
17h 08m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 - 14:20ORK-ORD
33h 05m1 stop
€410KLM
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Mon, 16 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:25 - 12:55ORD-ORK
14h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:40 - 15:10ORK-ORD
29h 30m1 stop
€416Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 15 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Aer Lingus Logo
21:00 - 10:20ORD-DUB
7h 20mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
16:40 - 19:15DUB-ORD
8h 35mdirect
€418Aer Lingus
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Tue, 31 Mar - Wed, 8 Apr
KLM Logo
13:05 - 08:45MDW-DUB
13h 40m1 stop
KLM Logo
10:00 - 18:08DUB-MDW
14h 08m1 stop
€418KLM
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Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 11:00ORD-DUB
16h 00m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 18:45DUB-ORD
15h 45m2 stops
€420Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 27 Dec - Wed, 7 Jan
Aer Lingus Logo
15:50 - 05:10ORD-DUB
7h 20mdirect
Aer Lingus Logo
16:40 - 19:15DUB-ORD
8h 35mdirect
€431Aer Lingus
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Ireland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Ireland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Ireland flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Ireland from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Dublin, at €307 return. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Dublin (DUB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was €307.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago to Ireland?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of €699, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Ireland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Ireland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Ireland is February, when tickets cost €478 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of return tickets is €758 and €700 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Ireland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Ireland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Ireland, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Ireland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Ireland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Chicago to Ireland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight€161
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dublin

FAQs - booking Ireland flights

  • How do you get downtown from the Dublin Airport?

    You can take a public bus from the airport into the city of Dublin. The airport bus will take you to Sutton Station. From here, you can take another bus to your final destination. Go to Zone 15, which is close to the atrium, an attached hall to the airport. Taxis are also available for transportation from the airport into the city. The taxi stand is outside of Terminals 1 and 2.

  • What airport should I choose when flying into Ireland?

    Dublin is one of the largest cities in Ireland. It is also just a short drive from the big cities of Louth and Belfast, making this a convenient airport to fly into if you're visiting eastern or northern Ireland. If you're visiting southern Ireland, you might want to fly into Cork Airport, which is a short drive from the cities of Cork and Waterford. Shannon Airport is within close proximity of Munster.

  • Are there car rental companies at any of the airports?

    There are numerous car rental agencies at the Dublin Airport. The offices are outside of Terminal 2. At Cork Airport, the car rental agencies are located in the arrival hall. If you've flown into Shannon Airport, you can also rent a car at the airport. Again, you'll find the offices for car rental services in its arrival hall.

  • Where can I park my car at Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)?

    At Chicago O'Hare Airport, there is a parking lot right next to the international terminal. International Lot D is for short-term parking only. If you need long-term parking, you'll probably want to park in one of the economy lots. These are off-site, and a shuttle will take you to the airport after parking your car.

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

    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 Ireland.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 from Chicago to Ireland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Ireland is generally at night, when retur flights cost €626 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ireland is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €780.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ireland

  • Dublin Airport (DUB) is one of the busiest airports in Ireland. Other large airports in Ireland include Cork (ORK) and Shannon Airport (SNN).
  • Book a nonstop flight to Dublin from Chicago (ORD) with Aer Lingus. If flying into other airports in Ireland, you will have one or two layovers in Frankfurt, Toronto or London.
  • Relax before leaving Dublin in one of its travel lounges. There is one outside of Terminal 1, two in Terminal 2, and another for Aer Lingus passengers only.
  • Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) has an on-site hotel. Book a room at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Hotel if you have an early flight. The hotel is located directly across the street from the terminals.
  • Once you land at Dublin Airport, you can exchange currency at the Bureau of Change located in the departure and arrival halls as well as the baggage claim area. There is also a currency exchange center at Shannon Airport in the customs hall and the departure lounge.
  • Dublin Airport is about 23min from the city center. Shannon Airport is 24min from the city of Clare and Cork Airport is about 20min from the center of Cork.
  • If you're looking for something to occupy your time while waiting for your flight to leave, Chicago O'Hare Airport has an art center where you can enjoy murals, paintings and sculptures.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to Ireland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Ireland? 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.
7.2
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1341 reviews
8.0Crew
7.4Boarding
6.9Entertainment
6.5Food
7.1Comfort
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The boarding process was not good. From check-in, there was only one desk for check-in, which made for a very long line. I asked to print out my boarding pass for the next leg of my trip, also via Aer Lingus, and they said they couldn't. I was unable to do this on the app or online, either. Many fellow passengers I spoke to had the same issue. Because the plane was delayed taking off by 90 minutes, everyone had to quickly go to a desk for their next boarding pass which was chaos. Overall it wasn't a smooth or happy experience.

2.0 MediocreSerena, Oct 2025VCE - DUB
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The boarding process was not good. From check-in, there was only one desk for check-in, which made for a very long line. I asked to print out my boarding pass for the next leg of my trip, also via Aer Lingus, and they said they couldn't. I was unable to do this on the app or online, either. Many fellow passengers I spoke to had the same issue. Because the plane was delayed taking off by 90 minutes, everyone had to quickly go to a desk for their next boarding pass which was chaos. Overall it wasn't a smooth or happy experience.

UNDERPRISER IS A CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION. I WILL NEVER LET THEM MANAGE ANOTHER TRIP. THEY ESSENTIALLY WERE TRYING TO EXTORT ME FOR "Permission" FROM THEM not TO USE MY ROME TO DUBLIN FLIGHT. I did not use this flight, and despite many communications with both Aer Lingus and Underpricers, to the end, they insisted I could not do this, while Aer Lingus kept telling me there was no problem. And in fact, I had zero problems catching that second leg of the trip home from Dublin to LAX.. As if harrassment, underpricers sent me a rude and insensitve email insisting Aer Lingus would not honor the flight home to LAX from DUB. ON THE MORNING OF THE TRAVEL!!! KAYAK SHOULD NOT USE UNDERPRICER "services" They are dishonest and sadistic.

We left 2 1/2 hours late. It wasn't the airlines fault but they did nothing to help the situation. Even water had a price tag. The next flight was better.

They specifically asked about my flight from bordeaux to Dublin, which was fine. A little lacking but for a 1 and a half hour flight - it was more than enough. I transferred at Dublin and went to Newark. And wow that flight was incredible.

I liked that I went thru customs in Dublin instead of having to do that in LA.

Aer Lingus unfortunately seems more like a budget airline than a national carrier. The plane was fine. The crew seemed a bit hurried and without that Irish charm (which may be an inappropriate stereotype and maybe not to be expected on a long international flight but other carriers seem to pull it off). My biggest complaint was that my gold status on Alaska Airlines--which gets me into lounges with BA and other partner airlines--was not accepted at lounges in Rome or Dublin, despite Aer Lingus on paper anyway partnering with Alaska. But the flight itself through Kayak was several hundred dollars cheaper than others, so overall, the right decision. Also, be aware that US customs on flights from Dublin occurs in Dublin (like Canadian airports) so if you have a connection or are just departing from Ireland, give yourself enough time (up to 30 minutes) to negotiate all of the lines. Still better than going through customs in the US after a 10 hour flight.

The flight was okay however, for whatever reason they were not able to check me in for all 3 flights that I had booked through them creating a big problem when I landed in Toronto, in addition my luggage never made it to Toronto as well. So overall experience was not good

Our first flight from Venice to Dublin was delayed due to very bad weather and when we did arrive we were ushered out of the secure area to collect our luggage then told we could not Demeter as the US Customs team closed at 4pm. Thus we were stuck in Dublin for one night with hundreds of passengers scrambling for information and little help from the local staff. Many passengers were left without accommodation and told to find something on their own. We were also told we would get contacted with rebooking details and did not, requiring us to make those arrangements ourselves, in some cases at a very high out of pocket cost. Many passengers swore they would never fly on Aer Lingus again.

Crew was friendly and helpful, plane was comfortable would fly with them again

Wheelchair assistance didn't turn up on time. We had to walk to baggage reclaim and to taxi.

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