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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Madrid by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane ORD - MAD
    11h 20m
    €293–556

  2. Train to South Bend, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane SBN - MAD
    15h 15m
    €244–916

  3. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane plane MKE - MAD
    14h 45m
    €355–1,279

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€185Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,781.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Madrid, Spain?

American Airlines, Iberia, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) every 4 hours.

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