Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Rome (ROM)

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rome

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Rome flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Chicago to Rome: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$449
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time9 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week693

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Rome: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Rome: Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Chicago to Rome is $449. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Rome.
Alaska Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa fly direct from Chicago to Rome.
There are 77 flights per week flying from Chicago to Rome, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Rome is usually October.
If you're flying from Chicago, the cheapest airport near Rome is Rome Fiumicino – which is 14.2 miles away from the center of Rome. We've found flights to this airport from $449.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Rome on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rome but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rome is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 64°F. August is typically the warmest month in Rome, when it usually averages around 86°F. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 41°F. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Rome is Spirit Airlines, and the cheapest airline that flies to Rome Fiumicino Airport is Lufthansa.

Flying from Chicago to Rome: the Flight Search

To plan a trip to Rome from Chicago, you need a few different things: a thirst for adventure and this flight search tool that narrows down the best flight deals from Chicago. Because when it comes to Rome, it's the getting there that takes some to-do--once you get there, the magic of the city immediately sweeps you up.

Everyone knows the best vacation starts with a great flight deal and an airport that's easy to navigate, so we did the leg work and mapped out the ins and outs of flying into Rome: from finding the best flight deals to deciding which airport to fly into. Price, location, searches and advice--we've got it all.

Rome airports to Rome proper: the nitty-gritty travel tips.

Rome has two airports: Rome Ciampino and Rome Fiumicino; the latter of which is the most common airport destination. To travel from Fiumicino (FCO) to Rome proper, the most popular option is the Leonardo Express Airport Train, which gets you to Termini Station, and the center of Rome, in 30 minutes. The train runs every 30 minutes. The Leonardo Express isn't the cheapest option, however--that honor belongs to the Terravision bus, which takes twice as long as the express train, is a third of the cost and doesn't run as frequently.

 

Airlines, flights and prices from Chicago to Rome.

Finding the best flights, the cheapest flights, and simply the best flight deals to Rome for you comes down to the numbers. 22 flights per week make the 4,829-mile journey between Chicago and Rome, and those prices average about $543 per flight--as long as you're booking a trip for the months of September through December or April and May. Prices spike in June to over $600. It takes 8 hours and 55 minutes to make the 4,829-mile voyage. In order to get a direct flight, the airlines to hop on are American, United, Alitalia, Delta, and Air France.

What to do once you've landed in Rome

The points of interest in this stunning, ancient city of Rome are the Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica. Don't miss the Pantheon, the Piazza Navona, and the endless opportunities for fantastic pizza and gelato. Wherever you end up in the City of Love, you're bound to stumble into something magical, life-changing and classically Italian.


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