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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Palermo is to fly which costs €340 - €700 and takes 15h 10m.

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 10m and costs €340 - €700.

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 10m 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 2:49 AM in Chicago and 9:49 AM in Palermo.

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 5776+ hotels available in Palermo.

Chicago to Palermo - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Palermo by plane or train

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 10m
€345–660
Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MKE - PMO
18h 59m
€450–1,355
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ORD - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Palermo Centraletrain
19h 7m
€360–679
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MDW - PMO
17h 44m
€365–1,110

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

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Distance: 8,113.4 km
Duration: 15h 10m

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

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

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