Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chicago: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago is 9 hours 9 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 6 hours behind Rome, where Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is located.
With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. Ethiopian Airlines operates the earliest flight at 04:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest flight from FCO to ORD is with American Airlines at 11:05.
To ensure you get on your flight from FCO to Chicago, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can reserve a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago. Start your journey at FCO and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago. Get on board with any of these:
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from FCO to Chicago. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
If you hold a passport from Italy, you'll need an ETA to enter United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
FCO is around 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 51 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near FCO:
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Chicago
Rs64,679 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs128,361. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from FCO to Chicago by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It takes around 54 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 46 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from FCO to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Chicago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from FCO to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
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There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top sights which should feature on any good Chicago itinerary.
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