Chicago to Madrid (ORD–MAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–MAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,191 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 84 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | 77L | 8h01 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MAD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Madrid.
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.
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.
Metro Line 8 from T1/T2/T3 to Nuevos Ministerios takes 12–15 minutes (€6 with airport supplement). T4 travelers take the free inter-terminal shuttle to T2 first. Cercanías C-1 from T4 to Atocha (€2.60, 25 min) is cheaper. Taxis to the city centre have a €30 fixed tariff.
Rental car agencies are at T4. Express Aeropuerto buses run 24 hours to Avenida de América (€5, 25–40 min). Ride-hail apps (Cabify, Uber) typically cost €25–40 depending on destination.
Hot semi-arid climate at 600m altitude. Summers are hot and dry (30–38°C) with almost no rain and very low humidity. Heat rarely disrupts flights but ground crews work in extreme heat. Winters are cold for a southern European capital (1–9°C) with occasional snow. MAD handles light snow well but heavy falls can close runways.
Spring and autumn are pleasant (12–20°C) and offer the most stable weather. Dust storms from the Sahara occasionally reduce visibility in spring. No fog risk comparable to northern European airports.
ORD–MAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to MAD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to MAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to MAD ranges from 7 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,191 miles (6,744 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
84 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via AGP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.