The Colosseum in Rome with its arches and surrounding gardens.

$305 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (ROM)

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Popular airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Rome

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Rome (ORD-ROM)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $305 for one-way flights and $538 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Select Icelandair flight, departing Tue, Feb 2 from Chicago to Rome, returning Thu, Feb 11, priced at $538 Found 6 hours ago

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from Chicago to Rome, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $624 Found 6 hours ago

Sun, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 15 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Condor flight, departing Tue, Aug 31 from Chicago to Rome, returning Sat, Sep 11, priced at $650 Found 5 hours ago

Tue, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 11 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Feb 28 from Chicago to Rome, returning Tue, Mar 9, priced at $711 Just found

Sun, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 9 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select SAS flight, departing Tue, Apr 20 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Apr 28, priced at $715 Found 13 hours ago

Tue, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 28 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select LOT-Polish Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 6 from Chicago to Rome, returning Sat, Mar 13, priced at $719 Found 14 hours ago

Sat, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 13 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 10 from Chicago to Rome, returning Thu, Aug 19, priced at $724 Found 9 hours ago

Tue, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 19 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Finnair flight, departing Tue, Aug 10 from Chicago to Rome, returning Thu, Aug 19, priced at $727 Found 9 hours ago

Tue, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 19 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select British Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 15 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Aug 25, priced at $728 Found 18 hours ago

Sun, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 25 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Iberia flight, departing Sun, Aug 15 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Aug 25, priced at $728 Found 18 hours ago

Sun, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 25 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Alternative airports near Rome

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. FCO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $654

26 min

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (ROM)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $565 - $1,165 per traveler.

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Chicago to Rome Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Rome

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Rome are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Rome with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Rome

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Rome: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Rome

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Rome in 2026. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $305 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Chicago to Rome flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Travel information

Origin airportChicago O'Hare Intl. Airport
Destination airportCiampino Airport
Distance4,824 miles away
Roundtrip price$538

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