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Among airlines operating Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Ethiopian Air
• American Airlines
• ITA Airways

Flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago usually depart from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• ITA Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $632 round-trip via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF), compared to $811 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 10% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $732 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $851, a difference of $119. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 0 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 4:15 am and lands at 2:43 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:05 am and lands at 9:33 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 6% above the route average of $776. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago takes 10h 28m, covering 4,801 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $797, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

ITA Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago flights are:

• ITA Airways: 86% on time
• American Airlines: 82% on time
• United Airlines: 80% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 59m, compared with 12h 44m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 12h 44m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC).

Chicago is 7 hours behind Rome Fiumicino Airport (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Round-trip flights from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago range from $669 to $907, with an average of $776 over the past 12 months. Anything below $669 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.