Flying from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 8 hours 1 minute. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport.
Madrid is 6 hours ahead of Chicago. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is located in Madrid, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), with 11 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to MAD is the 16:35 Iberia service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 17:45 with Iberia.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to MAD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When departing from ORD, you can catch a direct flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with Iberia.
We make it easy to book a flight from Chicago to MAD that includes a stopover. To see the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ORD and MAD include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Chicago to ORD is roughly 40 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)? Check out the fares departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Iberia operates direct flights from Chicago to MAD leaving from MDW. Book your preferred aisle seat and reach your destination in a single stretch.
Break up your flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and MAD are:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
MDW is about 19 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 21 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 46 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Chicago to MAD? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Madrid. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is RM1,301. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,975. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Chicago to MAD, reserve your trip 1 month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when the fares drop. It's all about timing when scoring cheap tickets from Chicago to MAD.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Madrid in April when it's quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Madrid. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Chicago to MAD during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 11ºC.
More about Madrid
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Madrid right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. El Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor are major attractions which should be on every Madrid itinerary.
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