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Flights from Chicago to Rome

Nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) take about 10h 11m (7,742 km). United Airlines and American Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $550 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Rome

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

FCO → Rome, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chicago O'Hare →3 lounges at Chicago O'Hare AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresFCO to Rome: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Rome →200 drop-off points, from €1.60

Things to book in Rome

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Detailed view of the ornate ceiling inside St. Peter's Basilica Dome, Vatican City.from €6
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Stunning daylight view of St. Peter's Basilica and Square in Vatican City.from €6
Saint Peter's Square 4.2 · 22,166 Tiqets reviews
View of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome with statues and vibrant summer sky.from €21
Castel Sant'Angelo 4.1 · 20,868 Tiqets reviews
Black and white aerial view of the historic Roman Forum in Rome, Italy, showcasing ancient ruins and architecture.from €29
Roman Forum 4.1 · 20,336 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Chicago to Rome

Carriers on ORD–FCO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Chicago to Rome fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $550 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $297. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$55528 Oct 2026 · American Airlines$317 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$5509 Nov 2026 · United Airlines$297 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$5704 Dec 2026 · United Airlines$315 · 1 stop4 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$321 · 1 stop10 Jan 2027
May 2027$67926 May 2027$438 · 1 stop26 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $297 for November 2026, $315 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chicago to Rome, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Chicago to Rome flights

How long is the flight from Chicago to Rome?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) takes about 10h 11m, covering 7,742 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Chicago from Rome by air?
The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport is 7,742 km (4,811 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to Rome?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ORD–FCO route include United Airlines and American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Rome cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ORD–FCO was $550 USD with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 9 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rome?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $297 one-way, against $438 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Chicago to Rome?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $297 with one stop against $550 nonstop, a saving of $253. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Rome?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Rome visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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