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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:45 and lands at 21:28
• Latest: departs at 13:35 and lands at 23:18.

The flight takes about 9h 43m.

A direct flight from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 9h 43m, covering 4,188 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from £464 to £681, with an average of £564 over the past 12 months. Anything below £464 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the £564 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £352 return via Philadelphia (PHL), compared with £594 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £25–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and Aer Lingus. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• Iberia
• Finnair
• American Airlines
• British Airways

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £333, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Flights from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Madrid Barajas (MAD) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

One-stop flights from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £512 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £628, a difference of £115.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Madrid and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Iberia
• American Airlines

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 09m, compared to 12h 20m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 12h 34m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Madrid (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and United Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Madrid to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Aer Lingus: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Iberia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.