Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Milan is six hours ahead of Chicago and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ORD to MXP start from 21:30 — the first with United Airlines. The last departure is at 22:30 with United Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to MXP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your ticket to exploring Milan (and perhaps some other great corners of Italy!). Check out the direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport offered by this popular carrier.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to MXP flights, with 73.33% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ORD and MXP:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
At the moment, ج.م. 8,864 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 18,359. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ORD to MXP by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.85% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near ORD? If you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Reserve a hotel close to MXP if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Milano Malpensa Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and find adventure across Milan and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Milano Malpensa Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to central Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport to central Milan has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport is January, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Milan based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport for July if you'd like to visit Milan during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 35ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ORD to MXP in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
You've visited Milan, now it's time to explore other parts of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres south-east to Rome to tick off its popular sights. From Colosseum to World’s smallest country Vatican City tour - City of Rome Capital, Italy (Self-Guided free walking tour) by FreeGuides.com and Trevi Fountain, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in Italy, consider Turin, roughly 129 kilometres west of Milan. Galleria Sabauda (Palazzo Reale), Egyptian Museum and Royal Palace of Turin are among its highlights.
