YOUR NEXT ROME ESCAPEBest fares checked Sep 27, 2026Seven-night round trip · one adult · USD · sampled fares
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CHICAGO → FCO

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Chicago to Rome.

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Last checked Sep 27, 20261 adult · Economy · USDSources & coverage
Lowest recently sampled round trip
$596
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ORD → FCO · Dec 2–Dec 9
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A LOWER FARE. A BIGGER TRIP BUDGET.

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FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATES$560 less

48% below the priciest date sample

$596 for Dec 2–Dec 9, 2026, compared with $1,156 for Dec 28–Jan 4, 2027.

12 seven-night date pairs from ORD to the same arrival-airport set (FCO). Lowest returned fare per date pair; checks within 24 hours. Airlines, stops and ticket conditions can differ. A travel-date comparison, not a booking-time prediction.

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WHY WATCH THE PRICE?27% price gap

$172 between this search’s high and low

The same dated search ranged from $457 to $629 across 61 historical price observations.

ORD → FCO · Dec 2–Dec 9, 2026. Google Flights history covers Jul 29, 2026–Sep 27, 2026. The percentage is the low below the high. This does not prove when you should book or what subscribers will save.

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OUR LOWEST RECORDED FARE$596

The lowest seven-night fare in our archive

ORD → FCO · Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027. Recorded Sep 27, 2026.

Our archive starts Sep 27, 2026 and contains 221 seven-night fare observations for this route. Search fare; return may require confirmation. This is our record, not an industry-wide all-time low or a current offer.

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START WITH THE RIGHT AIRPORT

O’Hare or Midway?

Same dates: Dec 2–Dec 9. Same arrival airports: FCO.

ORD
O’Hare International
$596

1 stop outbound

MDW
Midway International
$746

1 stop outbound

$150 separates the lowest and highest airport sample for these dates. These are search-result fares for seven-night trips. Flight times, stops and baggage can differ. Ground transport is excluded.

Across 12 matched date pairs in this sample, ORD had the lowest airport fare 12 time(s); MDW had the lowest airport fare 0 time(s). Ties count for each airport. This describes the sampled dates only.

YOUR AIRPORT, YOUR MATH

Which airport wins for you?

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ORD

Flight sample $971

$971fare + transport
MDW

Flight sample $1,285

$1,285fare + transport

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One adult, economy, USD. The two fares use identical dates and arrival-airport sets, checked within 24 hours. Transport starts at $0 because we don’t know your starting point. Baggage and other extras are excluded. Prices and itineraries can differ.

A FEW NUMBERS TO TRAVEL BY

Rome, by the flight.

9h 5m

Fastest sampled outbound

ORD → FCO, Oct 11. Nonstop.

21

Airlines in the mix

Across 24 seven-night airport/date searches. Includes connecting carriers.

12

Travel windows sampled

Lowest: $596, Dec 2–Dec 9 from ORD.

1 / 2

Origins with nonstop samples

ORD in these outbound results. This is not a full schedule.

Derived from the current seven-night observations on this page. Outbound times describe the outbound journey only; fare amounts are round-trip search results. See sources and coverage.

A LITTLE FLEXIBILITY CAN HELP

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Lowest fare in each sampled departure month. Seven-night trips only.

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Departure monthLowest sampleDate pairs
2026-10$9711
2026-11$6471
2026-12$5962
2027-01$5961
2027-02$6991
2027-03$7211
2027-04$6711
2027-05$8011
2027-06$8302
2027-07$7721

Sampled dates, not a complete fare calendar. Each month can have different date coverage. This chart describes future travel dates, not past price movements.

THE DETAILS BEHIND THE PRICE

Find a fare worth your next trip.

Prices checked within seven days. Use the filters to find a trip that fits.

Round-trip search fares · 36 representative results · return verification marked individually
Dates / airportsAirline / outboundRound tripCheck price
Dec 2–Dec 9ORD → FCO · 7 nightsIcelandair1 stop · 12h 30m$596Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jan 23–Jan 30ORD → FCO · 7 nightsIcelandair1 stop · 12h 30m$596Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 2–Dec 9ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTap Air Portugal1 stop · 13h 50m$627Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 6–Nov 13ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTap Air Portugal1 stop · 15h 35m$647Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Apr 10–Apr 17ORD → FCO · 7 nightsIcelandair1 stop · 12h 10m$671Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Apr 10–Apr 17ORD → FCO · 7 nightsAir Serbia1 stop · 26h 5m$687Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Apr 10–Apr 17ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTap Air Portugal1 stop · 15h 30m$697Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 18–Feb 25ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTurkish Airlines1 stop · 15h 0m$699Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 2–Dec 9ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTurkish Airlines1 stop · 15h 0m$699Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 18–Feb 25ORD → FCO · 7 nightsAmericanBritish Airways1 stop · 13h 15m$710Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 18–Feb 25ORD → FCO · 7 nightsIberia1 stop · 12h 0m$720Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 15–Mar 22ORD → FCO · 7 nightsSWISS1 stop · 12h 10m$721Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 15–Mar 22ORD → FCO · 7 nightsUnitedSWISS1 stop · 14h 50m$721Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 15–Mar 22ORD → FCO · 7 nightsLufthansa1 stop · 13h 10m$722Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 18–Feb 25ORD → FCO · 7 nightsBritish Airways1 stop · 12h 10m$724Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 2–Dec 9ORD → FCO · 7 nightsUnitedNonstop · 9h 5m$729Return also checkedChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Itinerary

ORD → FCO
UA 970 · 2026-12-02 15:40

FCO → ZRH
LX 1733 · 2026-12-09 20:15

ZRH → ORD
LX 8 · 2026-12-10 13:5

Dec 2–Dec 9ORD → FCO · 7 nightsAer Lingus1 stop · 11h 40m$732Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 15–Mar 22ORD → FCO · 7 nightsUnitedLufthansa1 stop · 11h 35m$735Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Mar 15–Mar 22MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 14h 35m$739Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 2–Dec 9MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 12h 13m$746Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jul 23–Jul 30ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTap Air Portugal1 stop · 15h 40m$772Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Feb 18–Feb 25MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 14h 40m$782Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jan 23–Jan 30MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDeltaAir France2 stops · 34h 55m$791Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
May 6–May 13ORD → FCO · 7 nightsLOT2 stops · 17h 55m$801Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jun 1–Jun 8ORD → FCO · 7 nightsCondor1 stop · 12h 30m$830Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jun 27–Jul 4ORD → FCO · 7 nightsTap Air Portugal1 stop · 15h 40m$887Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Apr 10–Apr 17MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 14h 0m$942Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Nov 6–Nov 13MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 13h 36m$944Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Oct 11–Oct 18ORD → FCO · 7 nightsITANonstop · 9h 25m$971Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
May 6–May 13MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 17h 10m$1,075Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jun 1–Jun 8MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 15h 0m$1,143Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 28–Jan 4ORD → FCO · 7 nightsIcelandair1 stop · 12h 30m$1,156Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jul 23–Jul 30MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 14h 45m$1,170Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Oct 11–Oct 18MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 13h 36m$1,285Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Jun 27–Jul 4MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 14h 0m$1,311Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗
Dec 28–Jan 4MDW → FCO · 7 nightsDelta1 stop · 32h 20m$1,343Select return to confirmChecked Sep 27Google Skyscanner ↗

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ONE SEARCH, OVER TIME

How this search’s price moved.

ORD → FCO · Dec 2–Dec 9, 2026

Jul 29, 2026$457–$629Sep 27, 2026
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Observation datePrice
Jul 29, 2026$627
Jul 30, 2026$627
Jul 31, 2026$627
Aug 1, 2026$627
Aug 2, 2026$628
Aug 3, 2026$628
Aug 4, 2026$628
Aug 5, 2026$628
Aug 6, 2026$628
Aug 7, 2026$628
Aug 8, 2026$628
Aug 9, 2026$628
Aug 10, 2026$628
Aug 11, 2026$628
Aug 12, 2026$628
Aug 13, 2026$628
Aug 14, 2026$628
Aug 15, 2026$628
Aug 16, 2026$628
Aug 17, 2026$628
Aug 18, 2026$628
Aug 19, 2026$628
Aug 20, 2026$628
Aug 21, 2026$628
Aug 22, 2026$629
Aug 23, 2026$629
Aug 24, 2026$629
Aug 25, 2026$629
Aug 26, 2026$629
Aug 27, 2026$629
Aug 28, 2026$598
Aug 29, 2026$598
Aug 30, 2026$598
Aug 31, 2026$598
Sep 1, 2026$597
Sep 2, 2026$597
Sep 3, 2026$509
Sep 4, 2026$509
Sep 5, 2026$509
Sep 6, 2026$509
Sep 7, 2026$509
Sep 8, 2026$553
Sep 9, 2026$553
Sep 10, 2026$553
Sep 11, 2026$553
Sep 12, 2026$553
Sep 13, 2026$553
Sep 14, 2026$553
Sep 15, 2026$553
Sep 16, 2026$458
Sep 17, 2026$458
Sep 18, 2026$458
Sep 19, 2026$457
Sep 20, 2026$457
Sep 21, 2026$457
Sep 22, 2026$457
Sep 23, 2026$458
Sep 24, 2026$458
Sep 25, 2026$597
Sep 26, 2026$596
Sep 27, 2026$596

Google Flights price history returned through Scrapingdog for the dates and settings above. It is not a destination-wide average or a prediction. Source checked Sep 27, 2026.

THE FLIGHT IS ONLY PART OF THE TRIP

Arriving in Rome.

Airport context and source-backed details to help you compare the whole journey.

FCO · Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Rome, Italy · Airport coordinates 41.805, 12.252

Lowest sample to FCO: $596 round trip from ORD, Dec 2–Dec 9. Different arrival airports may use different dates.

Airport information

Which Rome airports are included?

This page searches FCO — Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. Airport coverage follows the destination city market in the passenger dataset, with minor airports excluded. Always check the airport code on both legs: a city search can include different arrival airports, and the cheapest option may not be closest to where you are staying.

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Why this route is in our research

BTS recorded 140,467 scheduled passengers departing O’Hare and Midway for this destination city market from 2025-07 to 2026-06. That puts it at number 85 in our selected ranking. These are historical on-flight market passengers, not unique travelers, current flight frequencies or a measure of search popularity.

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Check the location before choosing FCO

The airport reference places Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome, Italy, at 41.805°, 12.252°. Use the airport’s official information to plan your arrival and return journey. Our fare table compares air travel only; ground transfers, luggage and accommodation can change the total trip budget.

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FLIGHT FOUND. ADVENTURE NEXT.

Make a trip of Rome.

Keep an eye on the whole travel budget, from your first night to your last mile.

A good stay. A happy budget.

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Before you take off for Rome.

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What is the cheapest flight to Rome you have recorded?

The lowest seven-night round-trip search fare in our archive is $596, recorded Sep 27, 2026 for ORD to FCO, Jan 23–Jan 30, 2027. Our route archive starts Sep 27, 2026. This is our observed record, not an industry-wide all-time low, a verified booking price or a current offer.

How much are cheap flights from Chicago to Rome?

Our lowest current seven-night sample is $596 round trip for one adult in economy, from ORD to FCO, Dec 2–Dec 9, 2026. It was checked Sep 27, 2026. This is a dated search result, not a guaranteed ticket price; confirm the return and full fare conditions before paying.

Is O’Hare or Midway cheaper for Rome?

For the matched Dec 2–Dec 9, 2026 search, ORD had the lowest sample at $596. The highest and lowest airport fares were $150 apart. That applies to those dates and settings only. Try other matched dates and add your own ground transport cost in the airport calculator above.

Can I fly nonstop from Chicago to Rome?

The current sample includes a nonstop outbound from ORD to FCO on Dec 2, 2026, with a round-trip search fare of $729. Check the return direction separately: a nonstop outbound does not guarantee a nonstop return.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rome?

The travel-period chart compares only the dates we sampled. It cannot establish the cheapest month of the year. Start with a promising sampled period, then check nearby dates with the same trip length. The separate history chart tracks one specific search over time; it is not a travel calendar.

Which Rome airport should I choose?

This destination market includes Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO). Check the exact arrival code on the fare you choose, then compare the onward journey to your accommodation. The arrival section links airport information and our source-backed planning notes.

Will Skyscanner show the same price as Google Flights?

Not necessarily. The buttons open separate searches with matching airports and dates when a dated sample is available. Providers can show different airlines, sellers, baggage rules and live prices. The sampled Google Flights price is never a Skyscanner quote.

Are bags, hotels and rental cars included?

Do not assume bags are included unless the provider explicitly confirms them. Our research shows flight search fares; the accommodation and rental-car links are separate planning tools. Compare the final total, cancellation terms and location before booking any part of the trip.

Answers use the dated research and sources on this page. Read our flight-saving field notes for a broader planning checklist.

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OPEN ABOUT THE NUMBERS

Sources, coverage & limitations.

This page contains 220 current search-result observations across 24 airport/date searches. Route research is compiled by the Chicago Flight Research desk from the sources below.

Destination photography: photographer, source and reuse license. Airline logos identify the carriers shown in results; no partnership is implied.

BTS demand period: 2025-07 to 2026-06. Searches use one adult, economy, USD and the US market. We do not sell tickets, guarantee fares, or infer baggage inclusions. Read the full methodology