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How to get fromChicago to Taormina-Giardiniby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Taormina-Giardini by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    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 Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    16h 4m
    €208–615

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MDW - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    17h 53m
    €348–1,015

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ORD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    19h 22m

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ORD - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    19h 56m
    €245–714

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Duration13h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,317.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Taormina-Giardini, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Taormina-Giardini. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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