Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rome: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome and you'll be in the air for around 10 hours 26 minutes.
Rome is 6 hours ahead of Chicago, where O'Hare International Airport is located. Rome operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take your pick of 18 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to FCO is the 15:00 ITA Airways option. If you'd rather travel later, the final departure is at 17:20 with American Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from ORD to Rome. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome that touches down at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Pick from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Rome. Book your journey with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from ORD to Rome. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice Airport (KRK)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
You don't need a visa for Italy if you hold a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your flight tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Rome, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near ORD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rome
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Rome is C$442. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$821. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from ORD to Rome by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Rome. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome takes about 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 51 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near FCO if you're catching a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. Once you've hopped off your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome, it'll take you around 42 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to CIA. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from ORD to Rome at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Rome
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Rome, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome for August to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 20ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flights from ORD to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 14ºC on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Rome itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Roman Forum.
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