For a smooth departure from ORD, consider using the 'L' train to avoid traffic delays. It's a reliable option from downtown Chicago.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $470 (British Airways) |
One-way from | $356 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,001 |
Good round-trip deal | $607 or less |
Good one-way deal | $459 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
11:05 am-8:00 am
2 stops13h 55m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 3/24
12:40 pm-6:51 pm
2 stops36h 11m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/11
8:25 pm-8:20 pm
1 stop16h 55m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 1/15
9:10 pm-3:25 pm
1 stop25h 15m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/24
8:00 pm-8:00 am
2 stops29h 00m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 3/3
1:35 pm-6:41 pm
2 stops36h 06m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/8
5:10 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop12h 30m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 2/19
12:00 pm-2:55 pm
Nonstop9h 55m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/25
1:02 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops20h 38m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 3/4
1:35 pm-2:33 pm
2 stops31h 58m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/14
1:00 pm-4:40 pm
2 stops20h 40m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 1/22
1:35 pm-8:25 pm
2 stops37h 50m
ChicagoMadrid
MDW - MAD
MDWMAD
Chicago Midway
Mon 1/19
6:00 am-9:15 am
1 stop20h 15m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 1/27
11:15 am-10:22 pm
1 stop18h 07m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/17
12:50 pm-7:00 am
1 stop12h 10m
Madrid Barajas
Tue 3/24
6:25 am-1:10 pm
1 stop12h 45m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/18
12:50 pm-7:00 am
1 stop12h 10m
Madrid Barajas
Thu 3/26
12:40 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop13h 30m
ChicagoMadrid
ORD - MAD
ORDMAD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/31
5:40 pm-8:50 am
Nonstop8h 10m
Madrid Barajas
Wed 1/14
1:15 pm-8:15 pm
1 stop14h 00m
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Madrid may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Madrid (average of $289). Flying from Chicago to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $641). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
When flying from Chicago to Madrid, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight in the evening.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Madrid flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from CHI to MAD are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
Lisbon (LIS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Madrid on Cheapflights.
Lisbon (LIS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $334.
Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 10m.
Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.
About 35% of weekly flights between Chicago and Madrid have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.
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