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

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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
    15h 10m
    €365–611

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

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    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
    17h 3m
    €318–1,114

  3. 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 48m
    €375–1,311

  4. 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 plane ORD - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    18h 34m
    €383–807

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€243Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palermo, Italy?

ITA Airways, Air France, and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day.

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