Rome to Chicago (CIA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CIA–ORD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Rome
| 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 |
Travel Essentials
CIA: CEST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).