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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Chicago by ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly

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    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane REG - ORD
    17h 43m
    $299–1,016

  2. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SUF - ORD
    17h 51m

  3. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CTA - ORD
    18h 33m
    $424–683

  4. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PMO - ORD
    19h 50m
    $453–773

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration13h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$285Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Chicago. However, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 28 bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, walk to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Lamezia Terme C., walk to Lamezia Terme Train Station, take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, walk to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue.

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