Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to Madrid?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Madrid takes around 8.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chicago and Madrid?

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The flight distance between Chicago and Madrid is 6751 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Madrid?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and Madrid. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Finnair, Iberia Airlines, American Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and London, Manchester, Athens, Dublin, New York, Las Vegas, Vilnius, Los Angeles, Denver, Orlando, Minneapolis, Barcelona, Austin, Edinburgh, San Francisco, Paris, Nashville, Atlanta, Glasgow, Riga.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Madrid?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Madrid and London, Manchester, Dublin, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Athens, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Thessaloniki, Reykjavik, Liverpool, Toronto, Bristol, Glasgow, Tallinn, Malta, Jakarta, Vancouver, Newcastle upon Tyne, Montreal.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Chicago?

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Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, South Bend International, Muskegon County, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

Question 8

What airports are near Madrid?

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The main airport in Madrid is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas. It is also served by Valladolid, Salamanca.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chicago and Madrid?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chicago and Madrid thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chicago and Madrid can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Chicago and Madrid?

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Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Madrid with Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia Airlines, Vueling.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Chicago and Madrid?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and Madrid, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Chicago and Madrid?

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Traveling between Chicago and Madrid, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Quad City International, South Bend International, Muskegon County, Central Illinois Regional, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International

Question 15

How many airports are there near Madrid?

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There are a number of airports in and around Madrid. The main one is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and other nearby airports include Valladolid, Salamanca.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Chicago and Madrid depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Chicago and Madrid arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Madrid, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£330
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£749
Cheapest round-trip	£617
Average round-trip	£757
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Iberia Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	---
Finnair	1	1	1	1	1	1	---
American Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	---

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Iberia Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Finnair	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
American Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	1

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American Airlines	1	1	---	1	---	1	---

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Iberia Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	1	---
Finnair	1	1	1	---	1	1	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Air Europa	AEA	UX	No	0 0
Iberia Airlines	IBE	IB	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight
Vueling	VLG	VY	No	Opens 168 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight

1) Avoid Usera, one of the most unsafe areas of Madrid	Madrid is a metropolis, and its outskirts can be unsafe for tourists. Usera in the south is considered one of the most dangerous areas. You should not go there for a walk alone, especially in the evenings.
2) Relax outdoors in one of Madrid's central parks	Madrid is known for its green areas. The two main parks that are located within the central area are El Retiro and Casa de Campo. Spend time there like a local, playing sports or sipping a cup of coffee while soaking up the sun.
3) During siesta, cafes and restaurants in Madrid are closed, and dinners start after 21:00	During siesta hours (approximately from 16:00 to 20:00), many venues are closed in Madrid. After 20:00, restaurants and bars reopen their doors, and by 21:00, locals start coming for dinner.

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required for a maximum stay of 90 days