Flying from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) taking off from here.
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport flight.
Milan Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Chicago.
The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). You can choose from 5 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 9:30pm departure between ORD and MXP.
Your flight from Chicago to MXP won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport with United Airlines. This top carrier operates services from ORD.
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to MXP.
United is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to MXP leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Add a stopover to your journey at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) leaving Chicago Midway International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to MXP flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
76% of flights leaving Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The trip to RFD from central Chicago is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 145 kilometres or so.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 71%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MXP instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Milan. It takes around 50 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Currently, 226 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 512 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Chicago to MXP by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an awesome deal on Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). July is the busiest month to visit Milan. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Before locking in your Chicago to MXP plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Milan right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Milan Malpensa Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Milan itinerary.
Explore more of Italy
Milan has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Italy waiting to be discovered. Around 105 kilometres southwest of Milan, a trip to Turin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Italy, head for Genoa, roughly 137 kilometres south of Milan. Doge's Palace, Aquarium of Genoa and Acquario Genova are highlights.
