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How to get fromChicago to Palermoby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Palermo by plane, bus, or ferry

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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 58m
    €345–911

  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 46m
    €435–1,211

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Trapani Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane ORD - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Via Belgio/Via dei Nebrodibus bus
    16h 56m
    €398–1,114

  4. 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
    €373–832

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Naples Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ORD - NAP
    2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Palermoferry ferry
    21h 21m
    €398–1,168

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration12h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,113.4 km
  • Duration: 14h 58m

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

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

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