Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours.
Madrid is six hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from ORD to MAD start at 16:35 — the earliest with Iberia. The last service of the day is at 17:45 with Iberia. Overall, you can take your pick of 11 weekly O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your ORD to MAD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Iberia has direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Madrid — and maybe even more of Spain if you have time.
Iberia is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Among carriers operating ORD to MAD flights, Iberia has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. These are the top stopovers between ORD and MAD:
Philadelphia International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight is $367. A round-trip ticket right now is $647. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from ORD to MAD by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from ORD to MAD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights leaving from O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it'll take around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Consider booking a hotel close to MAD if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up an Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport rental car and discover Madrid and beyond with your own wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Click and Rent are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to central Madrid
From Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Madrid is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Madrid based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Madrid is July, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've seen Madrid. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Spain, consider Salamanca, about 177 kilometres west of Madrid. Plaza Mayor, S.O.U. Servicio de Orientación al Universitario. Universidad de Salamanca and Pontifical University of Salamanca are key highlights.
