Direct Flights from Chicago to Dublin
Nonstop service from ORD to DUB on Aer Lingus, American, United. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
About Dublin
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. Situated on Dublin Bay at the mouth of the River Liffey, it is in the province of Leinster, and is bordered on the south by the Dublin Mountains, part of the Wicklow Mountains range. Dublin is the largest city by population on the island of Ireland; at the 2022 census, the city council area had a population of 592,713, while the city, including suburbs, had a population of 1,263,219, and County Dublin had a population of 1,501,500.
Top things to do in Dublin
- Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres west of the town of Drogheda.
- The Abbey Theatre, also known as the National Theatre of Ireland is a theatre in Dublin, Ireland.
- Brú na Bóinne, also called the Boyne Valley tombs, is an ancient monument complex and ritual landscape in County Meath, Ireland, located in a bend of the River Boyne.
- Dublin Castle is a major Irish government complex, conference centre, and tourist attraction. It is located off Dame Street in central Dublin.
- The Hill of Tara is a hill and ancient ceremonial and burial site near Skryne in County Meath, Ireland.
- Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, Ireland is the national cathedral of the Church of Ireland.
- Glendalough is a glacial valley in County Wicklow, Ireland, renowned for an Early Medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.
- The National Library of Ireland is Ireland's national library located in Dublin, in a building designed by Thomas Newenham Deane.
- The Spire of Dublin, alternatively titled the Millennium Spire or the Monument of Light, is a large, stainless steel, pin-like monument 120 metres (390 ft) in height, located on the site of the former Nelson's Pillar on…
- Conradh na Gaeilge, historically known in English as the Gaelic League, is a social and cultural organisation which promotes the Irish language in Ireland and worldwide.
- The Phoenix Park is a large public urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 kilometres (1.2–2.5 mi) west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey.
- The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street.
Attraction descriptions from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA); place data from Wikidata (CC0).
Planning a trip to Dublin
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Dublin is May–September, when daytime highs are a comfortable 61–66°F.
- How long to stay
- Dublin rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Newgrange, Abbey Theatre, and Brú na Bóinne and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Dublin?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Dublin (DUB) on Aer Lingus, American, United.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Dublin?
- Aer Lingus, American, United fly nonstop between Chicago (ORD) and Dublin (DUB).
- How many nonstop flights are there from Chicago to Dublin?
- There are about 3 nonstop departures per day (roughly 21 per week) from Chicago to Dublin.
- How far is Dublin from Chicago?
- Dublin is about 3,663 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Dublin?
- Popular things to do include Newgrange, Abbey Theatre, Brú na Bóinne, Dublin Castle, and more.
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