Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Madrid (CHI - MAD)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Madrid and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$925	SWISS 1 stop 22 hr Sun, May 3 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid is currently $925
Cheapest one-way flight	$327	American, British Airways 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Madrid is currently $327
Cheapest nonstop flights	$952	American Nonstop 8 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid is currently $952
Last-minute weekend getaway	$990	ITA 1 stop 27 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Madrid is currently $990
Cheapest business class flights	$3,021	Avianca 1 stop 18 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid is currently $3,021

Fastest flight	7 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Madrid takes 7 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Madrid is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $425–830
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $690–920

Popular airlines from Chicago to Madrid

American

Nonstop

from $949

Typical price: $520–1,550

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MAD Every day

38 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MAD Every day
Iberia

Nonstop

from $952

Typical price: $540–1,600

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - MAD Every day
Delta

from $959

Typical price: $550–1,700

95 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - MAD Every day
United

from $958

Typical price: $530–1,600

37 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MAD Every day
LOT

from $1,086

Typical price: $850–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MAD Every day
Aeromexico

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - MAD Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Madrid

Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)

Madrid Spain 33 min 9 mi
Valencia Airport (VLC)

València Spain 3 hr 34 min 182 mi
Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Valladolid Spain 2 hr 20 min 107 mi
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)

Zaragoza Spain 3 hr 13 min 163 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Madrid

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Madrid are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $425 to $830.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $925. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $327.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Madrid is $949, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Iberia flight from Chicago to Madrid is $952, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Madrid is $959, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Madrid is $958, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Madrid is $1,086, flying from May 3 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid starts at $925 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $327 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

7 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Madrid.

Madrid is a year-round destination, with more visitors arriving in the warmer months Apr–Oct, though the city tends to empty in Aug when temperatures soar and shops and restaurants may be closed. Major local events include the San Isidro Festival (2 weeks in May), celebrated with parades, street parties and bullfights; and Madrid Pride Week (Jun or Jul). New Year’s Eve (Nochevieja) is celebrated by thousands in the Puerta del Sol square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Madrid.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Madrid really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Madrid.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 38 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 95 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Madrid are:

Iberia offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Iberia flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
United offers 37 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
LOT offers 21 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .
Aeromexico offers 21 connecting flights per week. Aeromexico flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Madrid.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Madrid recently found on Google Flights was with SWISS from $925. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $327.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Madrid is $949, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Iberia flight from Chicago to Madrid is $952, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Madrid is $959, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Madrid is $958, flying from May 3 to May 12.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Madrid is $1,086, flying from May 3 to May 10.

American and Iberia fly direct from Chicago to Madrid.

There are 7 American direct flights from Chicago to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Iberia direct flights from Chicago to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Madrid at price $990 is offered by ITA from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

American and Iberia fly direct from Chicago to Madrid.

There are 7 American direct flights from Chicago to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Iberia direct flights from Chicago to Madrid per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Madrid on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Madrid start at $952 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 12 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Madrid, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Madrid start at $3,021 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 15 with Avianca.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Madrid start at $925 from Sun, May 3 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Madrid, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Madrid starts at $990 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with ITA.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Madrid at price $990 is offered by ITA from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Madrid, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.