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Cheapest one-way

$ 308
Air Canada Wed, Nov 11

35% below next 30d avg. ($474)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 475
Scandinavian Airlines Mon, Nov 9

52% below next 30d avg. ($999)

When to travel

August Cheapest month
January Peak month

Fastest flight

8h 20m Avg: 8h 19m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $308 , travelers can expect an average price of $474 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $475 . Flights typically take around 8h 19m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 8h 20m minutes. There are 24 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Madrid: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) . Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport (ORD-MAD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 3d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Madrid over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $308 and round-trip from $475. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 5:40 PM
        8h 10m
        Nonstop
        MAD 8:50 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
        MAD 12:40 PM
        9h 25m
        Nonstop
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | American Airlines
        $556 $598
        7% off
        7% off
        $598 $556
      • ORD 5:40 PM
        8h 10m
        Nonstop
        MAD 8:50 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
        MAD 12:40 PM
        9h 25m
        Nonstop
        ORD 3:05 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
        $556 $598
        7% off
        7% off
        $598 $556
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Mon, Nov 9 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475 $598
        21% off
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Sun, Nov 8 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sun, Nov 15 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        MAD 5:45 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Sat, Nov 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        MAD 5:45 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Fri, Nov 6 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Thu, Nov 5 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 4 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 3 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Mon, Nov 2 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 11 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 4:10 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 10 | Scandinavian Airlines
        MAD 6:35 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $475
        21% off
        $598 $475
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAD 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
        MAD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Madrid - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 6:05 PM
        8h 20m
        Nonstop
        MAD 9:25 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
        $323 $348
        7% off
        7% off
        $348 $323
      • ORD 7:05 AM
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 8:00 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 11 | Air Canada
        $308 $348
        11% off
        11% off
        $348 $308
      • ORD 6:00 AM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        MAD 7:20 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 11 | Virgin Atlantic
        $311 $348
        11% off
        11% off
        $348 $311
      • ORD 8:04 AM
        18h 41m
        1 stop
        MAD 9:45 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Wed, Nov 11 | Delta Air Lines
        $314
        10% off
        $348 $314
      • ORD 1:55 PM
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        MAD 8:00 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 10 | Air Canada
        $318
        9% off
        $348 $318
      • ORD 6:00 AM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        MAD 7:20 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 10 | Virgin Atlantic
        $320
        8% off
        $348 $320
      • ORD 7:05 AM
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 8:00 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Canada
        $320
        8% off
        $348 $320
      • ORD 7:05 AM
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 8:00 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Mon, Nov 2 | Air Canada
        $321
        8% off
        $348 $321
      • ORD 7:05 AM
        17h 55m
        1 stop
        MAD 8:00 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Mon, Nov 9 | Air Canada
        $321
        8% off
        $348 $321
      • ORD 3:45 PM
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        MAD 8:00 AM
        Chicago - Madrid | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
        $322
        7% off
        $348 $322
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MAD 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Madrid | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Chicago to Madrid operate an average of 10 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 7.8% on-time departure rate and a 35.3% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Madrid flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to Madrid are TAP Air Portugal, American Airlines, and Iberia, among 3 carriers on this route. Air Canada offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
TAP Air Portugal logo TAP Air Portugal
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Iberia logo Iberia
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Madrid according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Chicago to Madrid

The distance between Chicago and Madrid is approximately 6,732.52 km. It takes around 8 hours 19 minutes on average to fly from Chicago to Madrid. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price $308
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $475
Off-season for travel August
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 6,732.52 km
Average flight time 8 hours 19 minutes
Popular airline TAP Air Portugal
Frequency ～8/week
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Madrid route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Chicago to Madrid

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Madrid?

The average price of one-way flights from Chicago to Madrid purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Madrid is October, with an average price of $226; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to $925.

$925
$576
$226
0
    Cheapest
  • $633
    Feb
  • $925
    Mar
  • $644
    Apr
  • $589
    May
  • $681
    Jun
  • $473
    Jul
  • $438
    Aug
  • $468
    Sep
  • $226
    Oct
  • $355
    Nov
  • $459
    Dec
  • $412
    Jan

When is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Madrid during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Chicago to Madrid during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Chicago to Madrid are available on Oct 12, with fares starting at $341.

$509
$425
$341
$257
    Cheapest
  • $509
    9
    Oct
  • $354
    10
  • $401
    11
  • $341
    12
  • $385
    13
  • $418
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Madrid (CHI-MAD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Canada offers one-way fares as low as $308 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to MAD on Wed, Nov 11), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $475 departing on Mon, Nov 9 and returning on Sat, Nov 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Madrid with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Iberia TAP Air Portugal Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 8 hours 19 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to Madrid (MAD).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Madrid is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 24 flight per week flying from Chicago to Madrid. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Iberia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- IB342 (18:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Madrid, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Nov 11, with one-way flights priced at just $308.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Madrid travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Madrid is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Madrid on September 28, 2026 with United Airlines, with prices starting at $322.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Madrid: Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport (ORD-MAD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Madrid and Chicago is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Madrid is $474. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Madrid is $999. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chicago and Madrid, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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