Flying a bike from Chicago to Rome

10 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, American, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 4 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

Nonstop: United from ORD (seasonal), American from ORD (seasonal) and ITA Airways from ORD (seasonal). Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeORD → FCOSeasonal nonstop
AmericanFreeORD → FCOSeasonal nonstop
DeltaFreeORD → FCO—
British AirwaysFreeORD → FCORegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeORD → FCORegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeORD → FCORegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeORD → FCO—
AustrianFreeORD → FCORegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeORD → FCORegister bike ahead
AlaskaFreeORD → FCONo overweight fee to 70 lb
Finnair$110ORD → FCOPrepay bike, not at airport
Condor$115ORD → FCORegister bike 8 hrs ahead
SAS$115ORD → FCORegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172ORD → FCOSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150ORD → FCORegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150ORD → FCORegister bike 2 days ahead
Icelandair$150ORD → FCOBike never counts as a bag
Turkish Airlines~$211–246ORD → FCOOver 23 kg pays double
ITA Airways$250–275ORD → FCOSeasonal nonstop, Prepay bike, not at airport
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57ORD → FCOPrice varies by route
LOT Polish AirlinesVariesORD → FCOBike always costs extra

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Chicago to Rome?

United, American, Delta, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Brussels Airlines and Alaska include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Chicago to Rome?

Free on 10 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Rome?

Nonstop: United from ORD (seasonal), American from ORD (seasonal) and ITA Airways from ORD (seasonal).