Distance from Chicago to Madrid

The distance between Chicago, United States and Madrid, Spain is 6,745 kilometers (4,191 miles).

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Madrid, Spain

Chicago is located in the Midwest of the United States, while Madrid is situated in the central part of Spain, separated by the Atlantic Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 6,745 kilometers, heading northeast.

Chicago is at 180 meters above sea level, while Madrid is at 665 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Chicago to Madrid crosses the Atlantic Ocean, with Madrid being a major European cultural hub.

Best time to travel

Best travel times are spring and fall for mild weather and fewer tourists, or winter for cultural events.

Climate

Madrid has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters, unlike Chicago's humid continental climate.

Accessibility

Madrid offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, which may differ from Chicago's infrastructure.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 10-12 hours
Jet fighter 6-8 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Chicago, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 41.85° N 87.6501° W

Elevation: 180 m (591 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Chicago Meigs Airport (CGX)
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY)
  • Chicago Executive Airport (PWK)
Madrid, Spain

Local time:

Time Zone: Europe/Madrid

Coordinates: 40.4165° N 3.7026° W

Elevation: 665 m (2,182 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Cuatro Vientos Airport (ECV)
  • Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
  • Torrejón Airport (TOJ)
  • Salamanca Airport (SLM)
  • Valladolid Airport (VLL)

Other distances from Chicago

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Chicago to New York City 1,149 km
From Chicago to Los Angeles 2,807 km
From Chicago to Houston 1,510 km
From Chicago to Phoenix 2,338 km
From Chicago to Philadelphia 1,072 km

Other distances from Madrid

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Madrid to Barcelona 505 km
From Madrid to Valencia 303 km
From Madrid to Zaragoza 275 km
From Madrid to Málaga 415 km
From Madrid to Murcia 349 km

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