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

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There are 5 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 9m
    €498–915

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

    cheapest
    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
    20h 14m
    €264–764

  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
    17h 35m

  4. 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 48m
    €338–965

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ORD - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train
    19h 46m

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,317.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 9m

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 O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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