Travelling from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll board your flight from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Around 8 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Milano Malpensa Airport is located in Milan. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Chicago.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). You can choose from 4 direct services each week. United Airlines operates a 9:30pm departure between ORD and MXP.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to MXP.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline offers services from ORD.
United Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from ORD to MXP.
With 73.33% of its services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to MXP. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to O'Hare International Airport:
74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) out of Chicago Midway International Airport.
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Chicago to MXP flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance record of RFD is 76.19%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near MXP:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and chase adventure across Milan and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport flight.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Milan. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport is 192 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 344 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book four months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to MXP.
Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Find an affordable flight from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Visit Milan in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Chicago to MXP plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Milan, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Milan
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Milano Malpensa Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Milan:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Milan when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at The Last Supper Museum followed by Milan Cathedral and Teatro alla Scala.
Explore more of Italy
Turin is just one of the many places in Italy waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Milan. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Museo Nazionale del Cinema, Juventus Museum and Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone.
Around 137 kilometres south of Milan, Genoa is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Palazzo Ducale, Aquarium of Genoa and Ville de Gênes.
