How long is the flight from Chicago to Rome?

Direct flights from Chicago to Rome typically take around 9h 50m. The great-circle distance is approximately 7,740 km.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Rome?

As a general industry pattern, mid-week flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) tend to be cheaper — see the cheapest-day page for real fare data on this route where available.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Rome?

Use our flight search above to see live availability and compare prices across airlines flying Chicago to Rome.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Rome?

For the best fares, aim to book 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season and 2–4 weeks during off-peak periods. Last-minute deals can sometimes appear within 14 days of departure.

Search Chicago → Rome

Compare flights, hotels, cars, and activities for this trip in one place.

Direct flights onlyMy dates are flexible (±3 days)Don't know where yet? Explore everywhere

500+airlines & travel sites compared

1,200+routes tracked

€0booking fees from us

Direct Flights: Chicago to Rome

9h 50m

Flight time

7,740 km

Distance

Airport pairs

Find non-stop flights from Chicago to Rome — no layovers, no connections. The route covers 7,740 km with a typical flight time of 9h 50m. Rome is located in Italy.

Direct airport connections

ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

→

FCO

Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport

Best time to book

We don't have a live fare history for this specific route yet. Use the search box above to see current prices.

More about this route

→Flight duration Chicago to Rome →Flight distance Chicago to Rome →Cheapest day to fly Chicago to Rome →Chicago to Rome flights

Other direct routes from Chicago

Dallas2h 01m Houston2h 15m Phoenix3h 13m Philadelphia1h 46m Toronto1h 19m Montreal1h 54m

Find a hotel in Rome

Compare hundreds of hotels for your stay.

Search Hotels →Ad

Nearby airports

Near Chicago

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)25 km
Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)57 km
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC)95 km

Near Rome

Ciampino Airport (CIA)29 km

FAQs — Direct Flights Chicago to Rome

Yes, there are non-stop flights operating between Chicago and Rome. Flight time is approximately 9h 50m.