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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeORD - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
    16h 11m
    €347–619

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeMDW - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
    22h 29m
    €277–869

  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)planeORD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
    20h 40m
    €301–919

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeORD - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain
    20h 11m
    €331–586

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Taormina. 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 Via Archimede, 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 Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, take the ferry to Messina Marittima, walk to Messina Centrale, then take the train to Taormina-Giardini.

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