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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
    €315–660

  2. 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 59m
    €351–670

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MKE - PMO
    19h 26m
    €443–1,406

  4. 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 54m
    €335–1,010

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€213Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Palermo, Italy?

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

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