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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Rome by plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MDW - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Romecar car
    5h 34m
    $154–790

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)plane plane ORD - HSV
    2. Drive from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Romecar car
    6h 7m
    $100–450

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Marietta/Kennesawbus bus FlixBus 2512
    2. Take the taxi from Marietta/Kennesaw to Rometaxi taxi
    15h 56m
    $278–392

  4. Drive 618.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Romecar car 618.6 mi
    11h 56m
    $113–164

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane MDW - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to McDonald's Cartersvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from McDonald's Cartersville to Rometaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $182–320

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane plane ORD - ATL
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to McDonald's Cartersvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from McDonald's Cartersville to Rometaxi taxi
    6h 6m
    $292–510

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane ORD - BHM
    2. Drive from Birmingham-Airport-BHM to Romecar car
    6h 6m
    $134–640

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)plane plane ORD - CHA
    2. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Cracker Barrrel Cartersvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cracker Barrrel Cartersville to Rometaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $224–795

  9. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to McDonald's Cartersvillebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from McDonald's Cartersville to Rometaxi taxi
    17h 32m
    $274–450

  10. Bus, taxi via Atlanta Airport (ATL)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Airport to McDonald's Cartersvillebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from McDonald's Cartersville to Rometaxi taxi
    18h 47m
    $218–344

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 697.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rome, GA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Rome. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), then drive to Rome. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Marietta/Kennesaw then take the taxi to Rome.

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