Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO) starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO): American Airlines, ITA Airways and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,811 miles (7,743 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and ITA Airways and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Shannon, Paris and Milan and more.
How many miles ORD to FCO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 19,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 24,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60–705.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 25,750 | $40.60–200.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 27,000 | $29–38 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 27,500 | $25.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 27,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $54 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 32,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 32,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 34,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to FCO
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- ITA AirwaysStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to FCO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks ITA Airways, United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
ORD to FCO with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Shannon (SNN)United Airlines, then Ryanair
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then Neos and Kuwait AirwaysNO
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then ITA Airways, Ryanair and 2 more+1
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then Jet2
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
+1 - Via Barcelona (BCN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then ITA Airways, Ryanair and 2 more+1
- Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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ORD to FCO: common questions
How many miles does ORD to FCO cost?
In economy it starts at 19,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and British Airways Club (25,750). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to FCO?
American Airlines (oneworld), ITA Airways (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Rome (FCO).
How far is Chicago from Rome by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Rome (FCO) are 4,811 miles (7,743 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to FCO award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Rome?
The most direct connections are through Shannon (SNN), Paris (CDG), Milan (MXP), Dublin (DUB) and Toronto (YYZ). On 37 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.