Palermo to Chicago (PMO–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
VIE Vienna 12h 6m AZFROS → OS Vienna (VIE) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 25m AF → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
FCO Rome 12h 30m AFARAZ → AAACAY Rome (FCO) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 35m HVU2 → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 12h 40m FRU2 → ACLXOS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chicago flights
NAP Napoli 12h 50m FRU2V7 → AAAYBA Napoli (NAP) to Chicago flights
LHR London 13h 5m BA → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 13h 15m NO → AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
KRK Balice 13h 20m FR → B6LO Balice (KRK) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 13h 38m AZLH → LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Palermo to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PMO and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore PMO Routes ORD Routes PMO Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Palermo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PMO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
VIE ~12h 6m CDG ~12h 25m FCO ~12h 30m AMS ~12h 35m MXP ~12h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,111
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PMO → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → PMO
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Chicago is 7 hours behind Palermo.
PMO: CEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Palermo, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD 21. ESTA approval is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Stays cannot be extended beyond 90 days under the VWP. The passport must be machine-readable and include an electronic chip.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PMO–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palermo to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PMO
Full nameFalcone–Borsellino Airport
IATA / ICAOPMO / LICJ
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr8.9M
Elevation65 ft / 20 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PMO to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vienna, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
Chicago is 7 hours behind Palermo.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Charles de Gaulle and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.