Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD) flights

An economy award from Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.19. One airline flies nonstop from Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 3,581 miles (5,763 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Toronto, Boston and New York and more.
How many miles SNN to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 26,000 | $42.19β424.19 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $42.19β74.19 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $67.19β99.19 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $93.59β125.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $42.19β74.19 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $42.19β74.19 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 50,000 | $86.99β118.99 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $42.19β74.19 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 55,000 | $42.19β74.19 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SNN to ORD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SNN to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SNN to ORD with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way




- Via Boston (BOS)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more


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- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way



- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Edinburgh (EDI)Ryanair and Ryanair UK, then United Airlines



- Via London (LHR)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, British Airways and 1 more




- Via Paris (CDG)Aer Lingus, then American Airlines, Air France and 1 more




- Via Madrid (MAD)Ryanair, then Iberia and American Airlines



- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Discover Airlines, then Lufthansa, United Airlines and 1 more




- Via Krakow (KRK)Ryanair, then LOT - Polish Airlines


- Via Rome (FCO)Ryanair, then American Airlines, ITA Airways and 2 more


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- Via Naples (NAP)Ryanair, then American Airlines


SNN to ORD: common questions
How many miles does SNN to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 26,000 miles one way with Emirates Skywards on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $42.19. Next cheapest: ANA Mileage Club (27,500), Avianca LifeMiles (30,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SNN to ORD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Shannon (SNN) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Shannon from Chicago by plane?
Shannon (SNN) and Chicago (ORD) are 3,581 miles (5,763 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SNN to ORD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shannon and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Toronto (YYZ), Boston (BOS), New York (EWR), New York (JFK) and Edinburgh (EDI). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.






