Rome to Chicago (CIA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CIA Airport Page →
4,825 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
KRK Balice 13h 10m FR B6LO Balice (KRK) to Chicago flights
EDI Edinburgh 14h 33m FR ACUA Edinburgh (EDI) to Chicago flights
AMM Amman 34h 35m FR RJWY Amman (AMM) to Chicago flights
NAP Napoli ~13h 20m SN AAAYBA Napoli (NAP) to Chicago flights
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Rome to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,825 mi 9h 26m nonstop -7h behind

CIA–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CIA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
408
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CIA → ORD
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
ORD → CIA
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Rome

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric CIA→ORD FCO→ORD NAP→ORD
Distance from CIA 18 mi 108 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 3
Weekly flights ~1 78 22
Flight time 9h 26m 9h 52m 10h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of CIA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Chicago is 7 hours behind Rome.
CIA: CEST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,825 mi / 7,765 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Italian passport holders enter the US under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. An approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is required before boarding and costs USD 21. ESTA approval is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. Stays cannot be extended beyond 90 days under the VWP. The passport must be machine-readable and include an electronic chip.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

CIA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance4,825 mi / 7,765 km
Flight time9h 26m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CIA
IATA / ICAOCIA / LIRA
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation427 ft / 130 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CIA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 9h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 4,825 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kraków John Paul II, Edinburgh and Queen Alia.
Chicago is 7 hours behind Rome.
Nearby alternatives include FCO and NAP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CIA to ORD

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CIA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CIA to ORD is about 9 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,825 miles (7,765 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kraków John Paul II, Edinburgh and Queen Alia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rome (FCO) and Napoli (NAP).