International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Rome
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). 4,811 miles, 9h 10m nonstop.
ORD to FCO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,811 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AAAZ2 airlinesAmerican, ITA Airways
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadRome vs Chicago
Chicago to Rome
Round trips from $425
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Rome
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 22 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AZITA AirwaysNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $70
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YVR · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX · first checked bag from $35
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, SLC, SEA, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Seattle (SEA)DLAS2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports and Rome has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
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Tips for this route
- Only American and ITA fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through SEA or BOS is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $425; September 2026 is the most expensive at $554 and up, a difference of $129 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
Rome: Two thousand years of history on foot
Rome's Fiumicino airport has nonstops from New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Philadelphia and more. The Colosseum, the Vatican and the centro storico are all walkable, and the food is a reason in itself.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–October are warm and pleasant. July–August is hot and crowded; November–March is mild, quieter and the best value.
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Search Chicago to RomeChicago to Rome: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Rome?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) takes about 9h 10m gate to gate, covering 4,811 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to FCO?
American Airlines and ITA Airways operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through SEA, BOS and YYZ.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rome?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO), starting at $425 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Rome flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and FCO on Europe/Rome time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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