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Chicago.$756 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $756, select.
Chicago.$764 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Tue, 30 Sep.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Chicago.$764 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $764, select.
Chicago.$775 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Mon, 15 Dec.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $775, select.
Chicago.$775 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $775, select.
Chicago.$818 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Jan, returning Fri, 30 Jan.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Sat, 24 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $818, select.
Chicago.$819 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sat, 7 Feb.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Feb, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.
Chicago.$819 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Rome Fiumicino on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Rome Fiumicino.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rome to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Rome to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$756
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time10 hrs, 26 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week54

Finding cheap flights from Rome to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Rome to Chicago is $756. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Rome to Chicago.
Air Canada, Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines fly direct from Rome to Chicago.
As of August 2025, there are 54 flights per week flying from Rome to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Rome to Chicago is usually October.
If you're flying from Rome, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $756.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rome to Chicago on Thursday, 2 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Icelandair. And the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is Finnair.

Flying from Rome to Chicago: what you need to know

  • There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Rome. Explore your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when planning your flight from Rome to Chicago.

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's primary gateways.

  • The average duration of a direct Rome to Chicago flight is 10 hours 25 minutes.

  • Chicago is six hours behind Rome and is in the UTC-5 timezone.

  • With 17 weekly flights between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Rome to Chicago with Ethiopian Airlines at 04:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from FCO to ORD is with American Airlines at 11:05.

  • To ensure you board your Rome to Chicago flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Chicago

  • To score cheap Rome to Chicago flights, reserve your journey two months ahead of your departure.

  • The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Rome to Chicago is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Rome to Chicago.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines by using the filters. Or sort your Rome to Chicago flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Rome

Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)

  • Depart from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on a nonstop flight from Rome to Chicago. From FCO, you can fly directly into O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct Rome to Chicago plane tickets out of FCO. Reserve your trip with one of these:

  • We make it a cinch to book a Rome to Chicago flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:

    • Logan International Airport (BOS)

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

    • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • FCO is around 23 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Of all flights leaving Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)

  • Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Rome to Chicago flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and Chicago:

    • Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

    • J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice (KRK)

    • Belgrad Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)

  • You can get to CIA from the centre of Rome in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Rome to Chicago? Relax in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:

  • Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 73.18%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

Arriving in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The distance from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Chicago. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Go where the road takes you with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across Chicago and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • As soon as your flight from Rome to Chicago has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

  • Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places to call home for the night near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your Rome to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and make a speedy getaway.

  • Snap up the best price by booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.

  • You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 129 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the city centre by cab or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Rome to Chicago.

  • The journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.

  • Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National will get you on the road.

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Rome to Chicago is a good move. Along with more affordable prices, you'll have a wider selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Rome to Chicago, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Rome to Chicago ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • Search for cheap flights from Rome to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Chicago

Explore more of United States

  • Chicago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Indianapolis is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rome to Chicago

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