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Among airlines operating Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Galway and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £554 return via London Heathrow (LHR), compared with £669 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £48–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 757-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 767-300 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 21% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £613 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £727, a difference of £114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and United Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 17:50
• Latest: departs at 09:30 and lands at 17:50.

The flight takes about 8h 20m.

A direct flight from Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 8h 20m, covering 3,558 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Flying via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 12h 11m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 6 hours behind Galway (Central Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Return flights from Galway to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from £565 to £710, with an average of £636 over the past 12 months. Anything below £565 counts as a good deal.