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Flights from Chicago to Catania

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Catania. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or Munich, about 11h 40m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 40m
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Chicago to Catania at a glance

Fastest journey11h 40mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or Munich

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Catania

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CHI Madrid (MAD) CTA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Iberia, Ryanair
Thu22:30 CHI13:03 MAD1h 42m connection14:45 MAD17:10 CTAAmerican Airlines + Iberia
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 40m
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CHI Munich (MUC) CTA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Mon21:45 CHI12:52 MUC2h 53m connection15:45 MUC17:40 CTALufthansa
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 55m
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) CTA
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Sat19:00 CHI09:44 FRA3h 31m connection13:15 FRA15:25 CTAUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 25m
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CHI Rome (FCO) CTA
Leg 1: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: Aeroitalia, ITA Airways, Neos
One airline, one ticket ~12h 51m
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CHI Dublin (DUB) CTA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
One airline, one ticket ~12h 53m
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CHI Montreal (YUL) CTA
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,223 km5,106 miles
Journey time
11h 40mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hCatania vs Chicago
Currency in Catania
EUR
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → CTA

Flights from Chicago to Catania: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Catania?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, Munich and Frankfurt. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Catania?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,223 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Catania?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA) and Rome (FCO). American Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Catania?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Catania: Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Catania?
Catania is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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