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

PMO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PMO and ORD. Nearest airports to PMO with scheduled service: Naples International Airport (NAP, 198 mi) · Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi (TPS, 38 mi) · Pantelleria Airport (PNL, 112 mi)
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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 4m AZFROS → OS Vienna (VIE) to Chicago flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 12h 15m FRU2W4 → ACLXOS Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Chicago flights
FCO Rome 12h 30m AFARAZ → AAACAY Rome (FCO) to Chicago flights
LHR London 12h 54m BA → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 13h 5m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
MUC Munich 13h 25m AZLH → LHUA Munich (MUC) to Chicago flights
NAP Napoli 13h 35m FRU2V7 → AAAYBA Napoli (NAP) to Chicago flights
BEG Belgrade 13h 40m JUW6 → B6JU Belgrade (BEG) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 55m AF → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 8m HVU2 → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) 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 Browse available seat maps PMO Routes ORD Routes PMO Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PMO to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
VIE ~12h 4m MXP ~12h 15m FCO ~12h 30m LHR ~12h 54m EWR ~13h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,184
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
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → PMO
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
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, Milan Malpensa and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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, Milan Malpensa and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.