Flying a bike from Chicago to Milan

10 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 4 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

Nonstop: United from ORD (seasonal). Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeORD → MXPSeasonal nonstop
DeltaFreeORD → MXP—
AmericanFreeORD → MXP—
British AirwaysFreeORD → MXPRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeORD → MXPRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeORD → MXPRegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeORD → MXP—
AustrianFreeORD → MXPRegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeORD → MXPRegister bike ahead
JetBlueFreeORD → MXP—
Finnair$110ORD → MXPPrepay bike, not at airport
Condor$115ORD → MXPRegister bike 8 hrs ahead
SAS$115ORD → MXPRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172ORD → MXPSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150ORD → MXPRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150ORD → MXPRegister bike 2 days ahead
Icelandair$150ORD → MXPBike never counts as a bag
Turkish Airlines~$211–246ORD → MXPOver 23 kg pays double
ITA Airways$250–275ORD → LINPrepay bike, not at airport
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57ORD → MXPPrice varies by route
LOT Polish AirlinesVariesORD → MXPBike always costs extra

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Chicago to Milan?

United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Brussels Airlines and JetBlue include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Chicago to Milan?

Free on 10 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Milan?

Nonstop: United from ORD (seasonal).