Travelling from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): What you need to know
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is Rome's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) taking off from here.
Around 10 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located in Chicago. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is seven hours behind Rome.
The most popular route is from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), with 20 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from FCO to ORD is the 4:15am Ethiopian Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 11:05am with American Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to ORD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Get there in one go from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Direct flights from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) operate from here.
At FCO, there's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, including:
The most frequently booked airline between FCO and ORD is Ethiopian Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, Ethiopian Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to ORD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport:
Of all flights departing from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Rome Ciampino Airport and ORD include:
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Krakow John Paul II International Airport (KRK)
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Rome to ORD flight? Relax in a hotel near Rome Ciampino Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Rome Ciampino Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 85% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 5,702 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Return flights start from R 8,622. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Rome to ORD if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Affordable Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Visit Chicago in January if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Rome to ORD plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Rome to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are popular attractions which should feature on every Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 290 kilometres southeast to Indianapolis to check off its leading attractions. From Lucas Oil Stadium to Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Milwaukee is another essential stop in the United States and is around 121 kilometres north of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
