Travelling from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 10 hours 25 minutes.
Chicago is six hours behind Rome and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from FCO to ORD start from 04:00 — the first with Ethiopian Airlines. The latest departure is at 11:05 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 28 weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your FCO to ORD flight.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Chicago, United States. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport:
Most travellers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates FCO to ORD flights. A dependable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FCO and ORD:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
C$302 is currently the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start at C$568. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from FCO to ORD, book your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights taking off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Rome to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near FCO. Whether you're catching an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you're taking a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget to explore Chicago and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from FCO to ORD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
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Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.