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Flights from Chicago to Madrid

Nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD) take about 8h 56m (6,744 km). Iberia and American Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $409 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Madrid

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Chicago O'Hare →3 lounges at Chicago O'Hare Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresMAD to Madrid: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Madrid →85 drop-off points, from €1.60

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Airlines flying Chicago to Madrid

Carriers on ORD–MAD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Iberianonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Chicago to Madrid fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Aug 2027, from $409 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $346. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$5066 Nov 2026 · Iberia	$346 · 1 stop6 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$118521 Dec 2026 · Iberia	$740 · 1 stop21 Dec 2026 · American Airlines
Aug 2027	$40924 Aug 2027 · Iberia	$390 · 2 stops24 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $346 in November 2026, against $390 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Chicago to Madrid, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Madrid

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Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Chicago to Madrid flights

How long is the flight from Chicago to Madrid?

A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 8h 56m, covering 6,744 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Chicago from Madrid by air?

The great-circle distance between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 6,744 km (4,191 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Madrid?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the ORD–MAD route include Iberia and American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Chicago to Madrid cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on ORD–MAD was $409 USD with Iberia (nonstop), departing 24 Aug 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Madrid?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $346 one-way, against $740 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Chicago to Madrid?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $346 with one stop against $409 nonstop, a saving of $63. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Chicago to Spain?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Spain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Madrid?

Spain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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