Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD) starts at 16,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Iberia Club charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD): American Airlines and Iberia. The two airports are 4,191 miles (6,745 km) apart. American Airlines and Iberia are in oneworld. There are also 51 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montreal, Toronto and Halifax and more.
How many miles ORD to MAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Iberia | 16,000–19,500 | $75.60–155.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Iberia | 16,000–19,500 | $70.60–145.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 19,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Iberia | 24,000 | $70.60–170.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Iberia | 27,000 | $109–253.50 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Iberia | 27,500 | $25.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 29,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Iberia | 37,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 60,000 | $29–38 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to MAD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Iberiaoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book ORD to MAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines, Iberia
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines, Iberia
ORD to MAD with one stop
51 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Halifax (YHZ)United Airlines and American Airlines, then WestJet
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via New York (JFK)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Lisbon (LIS)TAP Portugal the whole way
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- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Shannon (SNN)United Airlines, then Ryanair
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Barcelona (BCN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Iberia, Air Europa and 3 more
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- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair and United Airlines, then Iberia
ORD to MAD: common questions
How many miles does ORD to MAD cost?
In economy it starts at 16,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Iberia, plus taxes and fees from $75.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (16,000–19,500), American AAdvantage (19,000) and Finnair Plus (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MAD?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Iberia (oneworld) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Madrid (MAD).
How far is Chicago from Madrid by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Madrid (MAD) are 4,191 miles (6,745 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to MAD award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Madrid?
The most direct connections are through Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Halifax (YHZ), Boston (BOS) and New York (EWR). On 30 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.