What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Palermo?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Palermo is to fly and bus which costs €310 - €700 and takes 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Palermo?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Palermo is to fly which takes 15h 21m and costs €270 - €650.

How far is it from Chicago to Palermo?

The distance between Chicago and Palermo is 8113 km.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Palermo?

It takes approximately 15h 21m to get from Chicago to Palermo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Palermo?

Palermo is 7h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:07 AM in Chicago and 12:07 PM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 4719+ hotels available in Palermo.

Chicago to Palermo - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Palermo by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palermo Airport
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ORD - PMO
15h 21m
€275–610
Train to South Bend, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SBN - PMO
20h 22m
€364–1,418
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ORD - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
18h
€311–672

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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13h 35mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,113.4 km
Duration: 15h 21m

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

American Airlines, Vueling Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily.

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