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

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  1. 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 plane ORD - PMO
    14h 59m
    €355–961

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palermo Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MDW - PMO
    16h 37m
    €395–1,111

  3. 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 plane ORD - CTA
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    17h 44m
    €383–833

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€267Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,113.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 59m

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

ITA Airways, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 5 times a day.

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