Madrid to Chicago (MAD–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
MAD–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Iberia and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,191 miles in approximately 9h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IB Iberia Also: AY, BA, EI | 8 | 330 | 8h54-9h18 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA, EI |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA | 7 | 788 | 9h25 | – | Oneworld | AY, BA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Madrid
| Metric | MAD→ORD | ZAZ→ORD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAD | – | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 50 | 1 |
| Flight time | 9h 25m | 8h 27m |
Travel Essentials
MAD: CEST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Madrid, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Spain is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Spanish passport holders can enter the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. The ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It covers multiple entries.
Your passport must be machine-readable and, for VWP travel, must be an ePassport (the kind with the chip symbol on the cover). Spanish passports issued after 2006 meet this requirement. The 90-day ESTA stay cannot be extended and cannot be changed to another visa status from inside the US. If you need more than 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Madrid.
US border officers have wide discretion. Have your return flight, hotel address, and a general itinerary ready. ESTA approval does not guarantee entry. The CBP officer makes the final decision at the port of entry. Global Entry (USD 100, 5-year membership) speeds up arrivals significantly at US airports if you travel frequently.
Metro Line 8 runs from Nuevos Ministerios (central Madrid) to T1/T2/T3 in 12–15 minutes (€6, including the airport supplement). T4 requires an additional free shuttle from T2; add 10 minutes. The Cercanías commuter train (Line C-1) reaches T4 from Atocha station in 25 minutes (€2.60, no supplement).Taxis have a fixed fare of €30 from central Madrid zones. The ride is typically 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Avenida de América bus hub serves several airport bus routes (€5).
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
MAD–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MAD to ORD
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Iberia and American Airlines. With 50 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MAD to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MAD to ORD is about 9 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,191 miles (6,744 km). There are approximately 50 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zaragoza (ZAZ).