Traveling from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Chicago six hours behind Madrid.
Flights from MAD to ORD start from 11:35 — the earliest with Iberia. The latest departure is at 11:35 with Iberia. Overall, there are ten weekly Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your MAD to ORD flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Chicago (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Iberia. This popular airline has direct flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Iberia.
Iberia leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MAD to ORD flights, with 85.25% of services landing on schedule.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between MAD and ORD:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is $280. A round-trip ticket is currently $403. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from MAD to ORD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from MAD to ORD.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Of all flights leaving Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, 78.23% land on time at their destination.
To reach Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport from central Madrid, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to MAD:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from the center of Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The quietest month for a flight from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MAD to ORD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometers away to the south-east, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Around 257 kilometers south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
