ORD → FCOUnited States → Italy

Cheap flights from Chicago to Rome

4,810 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Chicago to Rome at a glance

4,810 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
7 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~433 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) cover 4,810 miles (7,739 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 7 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.

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Flying from Chicago to Rome covers 4,810 miles (7,739 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 7 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
ORD (0 mi)FCO (4,810 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 4,810 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AY, AZ, BA, DL, IB and US.

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Airlines on this route

7 airlines fly Chicago → Rome. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
AYDirect
AZDirect
BADirect
DLDirect
IBDirect
USDirect
Baggage on Chicago → Rome: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while AY and AZ may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Chicago to Rome — quick answers

How far is Chicago from Rome by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) is 4,810 miles (7,739 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Rome?

The average nonstop flight time from ORD to FCO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Rome?

7 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AY, AZ, BA, DL, IB, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Chicago → Rome

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
7 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~433 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
9/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Rome — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
7 airlines fly direct — rank 6 of 206 routes from Chicago
Airline network
AA: 124 destinations from ORD; US: 114 destinations from ORD; DL: 18 destinations from ORD
Alternative origin airports
MDW (Chicago, 15 mi); MKE (Milwaukee, 67 mi); MSN (Madison, 109 mi)
Alternative destination airports
CIA (Rome, 18 mi); EBA (Elba, 105 mi); NAP (Naples, 124 mi)
Nearby destinations
Rome, Italy (18 mi); Elba, Italy (105 mi); Naples, Italy (124 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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