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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Messina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ORD - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 40m
    €372–629

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ORD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    20h 2m
    €277–910

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane ORD - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    17h 44m

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MDW - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 18m
    €332–1,129

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ORD - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 25m
    €388–717

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration13h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€209Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Messina. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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