Travelling from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) begins with finding the right airport to take off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
The average length of a direct Milan to O'Hare International Airport flight is 9 hours 50 minutes.
O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is six hours behind Milan.
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route, with 4 direct services each week. You can get from MXP to ORD on United Airlines's 3:05pm departure.
Your flight from Milan to ORD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Direct flights from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate from here.
When taking off from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from MXP to ORD.
United Airlines leads the way in punctuality. An impressive 93.75% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Milan to ORD leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport. Check out these connections between Orio al Serio International Airport and ORD:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can arrive at BGY from central Milan in about 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Milan to ORD flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance of 67.49%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can lock in a flight ticket from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with a stop or two leaving from Milano Linate Airport (LIN). These are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and ORD:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
LIN is around 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to O'Hare International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Have a late flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near ORD and hit the lights earlier:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around four weeks before your Milan to O'Hare International Airport flight.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The centre of Chicago is about 26 kilometres from O'Hare International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
₹ 29,144 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to O'Hare International Airport. A return flight starts at ₹ 41,492. These prices can change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Milan to ORD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Milan to O'Hare International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Milan to ORD flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Milan to O'Hare International Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Milan to O'Hare International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Millennium Park, Lollapalooza and Art Institute of Chicago are top attractions which should be on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Indianapolis is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Chicago. Around 290 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include 9-11 Memorial, Lucas Oil Stadium and Eiteljorg Museum.
Around 121 kilometres north of Chicago, Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
