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There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Palermo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Palermo Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ORD - PMO
    15h 3m
    €235–709

  2. Fly 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 50m
    €503–931

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,113.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 3m

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

Swiss, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day.

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