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$324+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Madrid, Spain (MAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — MAD
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Madrid

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Madrid (MAD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$465
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One-way from

$324
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June

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February

Average price

$550

Good round-trip deal

$642 or less

Good one-way deal

$509 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Madrid
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Madrid. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/28:25 pmORD - MAD
1 stop16h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 3/119:10 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop25h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/29$465
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/93:35 pmORD - MAD
1 stop11h 00mAir Canada
Tue 2/186:05 amMAD - ORD
2 stops15h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 1/30$483
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/24:30 pmORD - MAD
Nonstop8h 25mIberia
Wed 4/95:10 pmMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 10mIberia
Deal found 1/30$491
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/94:45 pmORD - MAD
Nonstop8h 10mFinnair
Tue 2/1811:35 amMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 55mFinnair
Deal found 1/30$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/316:35 pmORD - MAD
1 stop31h 45mSWISS
Wed 4/910:05 amMAD - ORD
1 stop12h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/29$497
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2511:35 amORD - MAD
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/11:00 pmMAD - ORD
2 stops30h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$498
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1810:19 amMDW - MAD
2 stops14h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 2/2611:00 amMAD - MDW
1 stop18h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/28$500
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/79:13 pmORD - MAD
2 stops53h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/2112:05 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/94:45 pmORD - MAD
Nonstop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1811:35 amMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/31:26 pmMDW - MAD
2 stops15h 04mDelta
Tue 3/1110:00 amMAD - MDW
1 stop18h 23mDelta
Deal found 1/29$512
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/124:40 pmORD - MAD
2 stops14h 45mBritish Airways
Thu 3/2011:35 amMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/30$517
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Wed 2/129:25 pmORD - MAD
1 stop19h 10mLufthansa
Wed 2/196:10 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 1/29$538

Find flights from Illinois to Madrid within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Madrid that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/2

8:25 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 3/11

9:10 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$465

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 50m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

1:00 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$468

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

4:45 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/24

11:35 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop9h 55m

$471

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

4:18 pm-9:55 am

1 stop10h 37m

Madrid Barajas

Sun 3/2

11:35 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop9h 55m

$476

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

11:42 am-6:00 am

1 stop11h 18m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 4/7

10:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$477

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/1

7:20 am-7:50 am

1 stop17h 30m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 4/8

1:00 pm-11:32 am

1 stop29h 32m

$481

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/10

6:35 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Madrid Barajas

Mon 2/24

1:15 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop13h 53m

$492

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

7:05 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/26

10:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$497

ChicagoMadrid

MDW - MAD

MDWMAD

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/18

10:19 am-8:00 am

2 stops14h 41m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 2/26

11:00 am-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$500

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/9

4:45 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 2/18

11:35 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop9h 55m

$510

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Madrid

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Madrid

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Madrid including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Madrid?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Illinois to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,129). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to MAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Madrid. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Madrid as you normally would.

Rainfall in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Madrid ranges from 0.4 - 2.4 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Madrid when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Madrid by month

Plan your trip to Madrid by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Madrid, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Madrid

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Madrid. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Madrid. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Madrid, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Finnair. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,335 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,584 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,454 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Madrid. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Madrid from Illinois?

    Madrid Barajas (MAD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Illinois to Madrid. It is only a 8.5 mi journey from Barajas (MAD) to Madrid’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Madrid one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $324 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Aer Lingus from $374 and Lufthansa from $399 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Madrid?

    The most popular route from Illinois to Madrid is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Madrid Barajas. You may also consider Chicago Midway - Madrid Barajas or Lambert-St Louis - Madrid Barajas.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Madrid?

    Before booking your flight to Madrid from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (37%), Qatar Airways (37%), Alaska Airlines( 37%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Madrid?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Madrid is generally $1,675, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $420. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Madrid Barajas), you can expect to pay $454 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Madrid that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Madrid flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Madrid?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Madrid.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Madrid?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Madrid by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Madrid?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Madrid (average of $543). Flying from Illinois to Madrid in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,129). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Illinois to Madrid

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Madrid. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$355Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FinnairCheapest$441Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$451Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$452Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$465Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$470Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$477Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$491Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Aer LingusCheapest$503Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$514Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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