Travelling from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Madrid.
Every week, there are 12 Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 11:35 Iberia flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 16:40 with American Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your MAD to ORD flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Iberia has direct flights from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Chicago — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Iberia on this route.
Among carriers operating MAD to ORD flights, Iberia has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MAD and ORD include:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
310 € is currently the best price for a one-way Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 402 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MAD to ORD if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from MAD to ORD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new deal comes up.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights departing from Madrid Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Madrid Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Madrid. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MAD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're landing on a late Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Grab a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
From Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Chicago in March.
Lock in your flight from Madrid Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MAD to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are key reasons to visit.
