Chicago to Bilbao (ORD–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ORD and BIO. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BCN Barcelona 10h 30m AAAYBA → IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao flights
LIS Lisbon 10h 35m B6TP → ACADEY Lisbon (LIS) to Bilbao flights
BRU Zaventem 10h 48m ACOSQR → SNVY Zaventem (BRU) to Bilbao flights
MAD Madrid 10h 55m AAAYEI → ADAMAT Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 10h 57m 3S5YAC → LHLXNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bilbao flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 5m ACAFEK → G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bilbao flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 10m AAACAF → AFG3KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bilbao flights
DUB Dublin 11h 35m ACAFEI → EI Dublin (DUB) to Bilbao flights
EWR Newark 11h 37m AAACAS → UA Newark (EWR) to Bilbao flights
FCO Rome 12h 28m AAACAY → AZV7VY Rome (FCO) to Bilbao flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Bilbao
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+7h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and BIO, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes BIO Routes ORD Live Flights BIO Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
BCN ~10h 30m LIS ~10h 35m BRU ~10h 48m MAD ~10h 55m FRA ~10h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,036
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → BIO
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
BIO → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BIO: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Bilbao.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Spain visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bilbao route.
Route details
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BIO
Full nameBilbao Airport
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BIO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Brussels.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BIO and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat, Lisbon Humberto Delgado and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.