2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Madrid.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Iberia | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
| American AirlinesSeasonal | ORD O'Hare International Airport | MAD Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
8 miles (13 km) from the city centre. 68.2 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios | about 20m | €1.50 single fare plus €3 airport supplement |
| Train | Cercanías C-1 from Terminal 4 to Atocha | about 25m | about €2.60 |
| Bus | Airport Express bus 203 to Atocha | about 35m | €5 flat fare |
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Madrid uses the euro (EUR).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Iberia and American Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
About 4,179 miles (6,725 km), measured between the city centres.
Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios, about 20 minutes, €1.50 single fare plus €3 airport supplement.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.