$168 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Spain

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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$272
Málaga
Málaga1 stop$409
Seville
Seville1 stop$409
Ibiza
Ibiza1 stop$436
Madrid
Madrid1 stop$272
Málaga
Málaga1 stop$409
Seville
Seville1 stop$409
Ibiza
Ibiza1 stop$436

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Spain

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Spain

Wed, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 2
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:10 pm - 11:30 pmORD-MAD
21h 20m1 stop
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9:10 pm - 3:00 pmMAD-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$272TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 4
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 12:40 pmORD-MAD
11h 40m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
7:40 am - 12:35 pmMAD-ORD
11h 55m1 stop
$273TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:00 pm - 12:40 pmORD-MAD
11h 40m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
10:15 pm - 4:10 pmMAD-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$275TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
6:15 pm - 3:20 pmORD-MAD
14h 05m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
11:05 am - 4:30 pmMAD-ORD
12h 25m1 stop
$277TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 14
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9:10 pm - 8:05 amORD-MAD
28h 55m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 11:18 amMAD-ORD
28h 43m1 stop
$346United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 30
Iberia Logo
4:30 pm - 7:55 amORD-MAD
8h 25mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 6:50 pmMAD-ORD
9h 10mnonstop
$349Iberia
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Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 23
Iberia Logo
10:25 pm - 1:25 pmORD-MAD
8h 00mnonstop
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4:40 pm - 6:15 pmMAD-ORD
8h 35mnonstop
$350Iberia
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 5:20 pmORD-VLC
12h 35m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 6:45 pmVLC-ORD
32h 35m1 stop
$639British Airways
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 12:35 pmORD-VLC
15h 59m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 8:05 pmVLC-ORD
14h 10m1 stop
$650United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
11:56 am - 9:05 amORD-VLC
14h 09m2 stops
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6:15 am - 2:15 pmVLC-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
$674American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Spain flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Spain to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Spain flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain.

The cheapest ticket to Spain from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to Madrid, at $376 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Madrid (MAD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $376.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Spain?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,119 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Spain?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Spain is November, when tickets cost $470 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,146 and $1,008 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Spain?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Spain, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Spain back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Spain?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Spain, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Spain, you should book around 8 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$168
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Madrid

FAQs - booking Spain flights

  • Are there any non-stop trips from Chicago, Illinois, to Spain?

    Yes, there are non-stop trips available for this route. Iberia and Finnair are among the airlines that offer non-stop trips on this particular route. Because of this, the above-mentioned airlines are among the most preferred airlines. Non-stop trips, however; tend to be costly.

  • Which is the better preferred Chicago to Spain trip route?

    When flying to Spain from Chicago, you can use the Chicago O'Hare Int to Barcelona route, the Chicago Midway to Barcelona route, or the Chicago O'Hare International to Madrid Barajas route. The preferred way from the ones mentioned above is the O'Hare Int to Madrid Barajas route.

  • Why is Chicago O'Hare Int - Madrid Barajas the better preferred Chicago to Spain route?

    Some Madrid Barajas Airport lounges are open to every traveler. You’ll have to pay for access, of course, but access will mean endless food choices and clean showers. Madrid Barajas also has Air Rooms located in Terminal 4 where people can rent a room for the day or the night.

  • Which airport in Spain allows domestic trips to other cities?

    Barcelona- El Prat, the largest airport in Spain after Madrid Barajas, flies to at least 28 or more domestic destinations. Madrid Barajas Int also offers trips to cities within Spain such as Málaga, Seville, and La Palma, just to mention a few.

  • Which airlines should I consider for the Chicago, Illinois to Spain trip?

    Numerous airlines fly this route, including Lufthansa, SWISS, and Delta. However, you want to go with either Iberia, American, or Finnair when it comes to reliability. All three are rated the same in terms of reliability. Air Canada and American Airlines are two other airlines that are preferred among travelers.

  • How do I get from the Spain Airport to my preferred destination?

    After arriving in Spain, you can take a cab for the sake of speed and convenience. They're also great if you have a lot of luggage with you, but you'll have to pay approximately €30 ($33). Cheaper options include taking a coach, the metro, or the train.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Spain?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Spain.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Spain?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Spain is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Spain?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Spain with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Spain?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Spain up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Spain?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Spain is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $783 on average. Morning departures are around 5% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Spain is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $924.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Spain

  • Travelers using the Chicago, Illinois to Spain route often fly from Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Int and land at Madrid Barajas or El Prat.
  • The airport you land in depends on your desired destination. For instance, from Madrid Barajas, you can visit Reina Sofia Museum and view Picasso’s work.
  • After landing in Madrid Barajas, you can use their showers for 30min tops. The shower facilities are in Terminal 4 in the Air Rooms.
  • Madrid Barajas Airport is known to house a good number of eateries, to-go kiosks, cafés and bars. McDonald's and Burger King are also available.
  • Madrid Barajas Intl has luggage storage facilities and Foreign Exchange Desks in Terminal T1, T2, and T4. ATMs can be found in all terminals for convenience.
  • Barcelona-El Prat, also an international airport, is located roughly 6 miles southwest of Barcelona. This route is for those that wish to visit Barcelona.
  • After arriving at Barcelona-El Prat, you get to choose from roughly 80 shops and 40 restaurants located in T1 and T2. Duty-free shops are available.
  • If Spain is only a brief turnaround, you can store your luggage with the Excess Baggage Company. They are located in terminals T1 and T2.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Spain

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Spain? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8846 reviews
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
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It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025ORD - SUX
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It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

This particular flight wasn't very full at the back, so there were three seats available for spreading out and getting relatively comfortable

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

The meals were mediocre and the alcohol selection was poor. I enjoyed the selection of movies and other entertainment.

I chatted with the captain before the flight, and similarly during the welcome announcement, he warned of a turbulent flight that may impact the in-flight service. However, once at altitude, he announced that the weather changed and he immediately turned off the seatbelt sign. But it appeared the cabin crew had already decided to take off this flight. They remained seated and then just chatted in the galley. The flight was fully catered, but only first class received service.

Flight being delayed for 35 minutes had me lose the connection to my transport

Comfortable but not Polaris or Delta comfort Business Class. Overall 7 out of 10

The long wait at JFK made the trip horrible. Also not having enough buses when we deplaned was annoying

Flight was delayed on 6/20 to miss international connection. Next flight out was 24 hours later. Not acceptable.

Flight from FNC to OBO was cancelled. We were rebooked to Lisbon later in the day. It was inconvenient but it worked out ok in the end.

Food was edible, not great, and served by attendants who looked like they really were not happy working the flight. The section I was in was too warm making the 11 hour flight uncomfortable. Other areas on the plane were fine.

Checked bG chstgr was extremely high. Over $120. It was s bsit and switch knowing an international passenger would have t9 check a bag.

On time, politeness, food okay but entertneiment mediocre with only old movie and the so called new we’re 2 or 3…

Very pleasant flight, crew was very nice. The flight was really smooth, big plane. The seats are kind of close together, so comfort was just OK. The boarding process on the way back to New York was a little chaotic. It took a long time.There were no announcements, no loudspeaker just one staff yelling out of instructions and a lot of people crowding in before their term to board. So that could really be improved a lot.

Was a cheap flight and it got me to Portugal on time. For economy there was ample leg room and the flight attendants were pleasant and helpful.

Boarding on the buses isn’t efficient. Overall, it was great.

BEWARE!!! Iberia changes your seats at random. I paid for a window seat and they changed it to one in the middle aisle resting against the bathroom- can’t lean back + hear every flush. This on a 11 hour flight.. There were families that were broken up with separate seats all over the plane. Lots of upset passengers showing their seat confirmation to the besieged and helpless airline steward. Also, the gluten free meal was tasteless.

Iberia airlines was late on every flight I had. It was very difficult to communicate in English with iberia airlines and airport employees.

ground crew and check-in was pathetic - insisted on charging me for luggage even though the ticket said it was already included. They also accidentally sent my luggage through without a luggage tag and had to retrieve it. Generally, it was like a bad movie.

The app on phone and the online check in is not good, it would not give me the option of Spain or Madrid City in the drop down menu and I couldn't move forward with online check in.

It was a wonderful experience with great food, great staff, and no difficulties boarding!

Well my luggage was damaged and they lost the plastic cover. I need to file a claim and I would like for someone to follow up with me on this. Thanks.

Bag misplaced. Iberia claims bag has been forwarded. But AirTag shows that the bag is still in Madrid.

Not having to check carry on bags when plane wasn’t full. (The told us it was)

Service and food were excellent, could have been more info in English.

Very crowded, no real explanation of food "chicken or pasta?" After dinner no drinks service. Plane was clean, but little help with finding soaces fir luggage to get into overhead bins. Many passengers putting 2 bags, hats, duty free in overhead bins so no space for roll ons

The airline was efficient and accommodating to work with though there was a delay. Appreciate the service and smooth experience!

We were never able to take this flight because our first flight from Austin to Dallas was cancelled.

More Indian vegetarian food options would have been better Availability of seat selection free of charge 72 hours before departure would be great

As I said Al & AJ were absolutely the best and wow they should be recognized for their amazing service!

A little better than outward journey but mild chaos at the boarding gate because some people with boarding cards from connecting flights had cards which weren't recognised

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

The airplane was old. Some things didn’t work out of middle seat was broken. The rest was OK.

A basic tea/ coffee and a snack could be provided especially for long distance flyers.

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