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Flights from Rome to Chicago

Nonstop flights from Rome (FCO) to Chicago (ORD) take about 10h 11m (7,742 km). United Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $786 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Chicago

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A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — arriving in Chicago

Airport transfer

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Airlines flying Rome to Chicago

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

✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Rome to Chicago fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jul 2027, from $786 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $441. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$97928 Oct 2026 · United Airlines$704 · 2 stops29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$96820 Nov 2026 · United Airlines$441 · 2 stops30 Nov 2026
Jul 2027$78610 Jul 2027$546 · 2 stops10 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $441 in November 2026, against $546 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Rome to Chicago, 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 — Rome to Chicago flights

How long is the flight from Rome to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Rome (FCO) to Chicago (ORD) 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 Rome from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 7,742 km (4,811 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Rome to Chicago?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the FCO–ORD route include United Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Rome to Chicago cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on FCO–ORD was $786 USD sold by Iberia (nonstop), departing 10 Jul 2027, 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 Rome to Chicago?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $441 one-way, against $704 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Rome to Chicago?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $441 with 2 stops against $786 nonstop, a saving of $345. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Rome to Chicago?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Chicago 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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