International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Madrid
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). 4,191 miles, 8h nonstop.
ORD to MAD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,191 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 8hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UA1 airlineUnited
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadMadrid vs Chicago
Chicago to Madrid
Round trips from $408
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 20.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Madrid
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 18 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, DTW, SLC, JFK, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, FLL, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA, MUC · first checked bag from $75
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)AADLB63 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only United flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through JFK or LHR is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $408; September 2026 is the most expensive at $528 and up, a difference of $120 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to MadridChicago to Madrid: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Madrid?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD) takes about 8h gate to gate, covering 4,191 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MAD?
United Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through JFK, LHR and OSL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Madrid?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD), starting at $408 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Madrid flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Madrid?
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and MAD on Europe/Madrid time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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