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

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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 $549 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Select Icelandair flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $549 Just found

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Condor flight, departing Fri, Sep 3 from Chicago to Rome, returning Sat, Sep 11, priced at $620 Found 4 hours ago

Fri, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 11 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select TAP Portugal flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from Chicago to Rome, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $625 Just found

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

Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Chicago to Rome, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $672 Just found

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Aer Lingus flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from Chicago to Rome, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $672 Just found

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

Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $678 Just found

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select British Airways flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $679 Just found

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Iberia flight, departing Wed, Dec 2 from Chicago to Rome, returning Wed, Dec 9, priced at $679 Just found

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Chicago to Rome, returning Thu, Dec 17, priced at $679 Found 1 hour ago

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 17 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 8 from Chicago to Rome, returning Tue, Dec 15, priced at $686 Just found

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15 · ORD · FCO · Roundtrip

Alternative airports near Rome

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Select flight to Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. FCO. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $599

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 December. 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.

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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 airportFiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport
Distance4,810 miles away
Airlines servingLufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Iberia, British Airways, Air Canada, Turkish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Icelandair, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, SAS, LOT-Polish Airlines, Finnair, American Airlines, United, KLM, Delta, Royal Jordanian, ITA Airways, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Condor, Egyptair, Air Europa, Air Serbia, JetBlue Airways
Popular airlineLufthansa
Roundtrip price$549
Average flight time9 hours 5 mins

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