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Flights from Bilbao to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Bilbao to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Madrid, about 11h 24m door to door (86 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 24m
Bilbao to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey11h 24mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Madrid
Best ways to fly from Bilbao to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BIO Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
Sun10:45 BIO12:13 CDG1h 17m connection13:30 CDG15:09 CHIAir France
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BIO Madrid (MAD) CHI
Leg 1: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum · Leg 2: American Airlines, Iberia
Mon09:15 BIO10:08 MAD1h 52m connection12:00 MAD14:23 CHIIberia
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BIO Barcelona (BCN) CHI
Leg 1: Vueling · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Fri12:15 BIO13:14 BCN2h 01m connection15:15 BCN17:28 CHIVueling + United Airlines
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BIO Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon07:15 BIO09:16 MUC0h 59m connection10:15 MUC12:41 CHILufthansa
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BIO Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Thu07:00 BIO08:54 FRA2h 06m connection11:00 FRA12:48 CHILufthansa
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BIO Amsterdam (AMS) CHI
Leg 1: KLM, Vueling · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
Sun07:15 BIO09:06 AMS2h 54m connection12:00 AMS13:41 CHIVueling + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,617 km4,109 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 24mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hChicago vs Bilbao
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- BIO → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Bilbao to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Bilbao to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Madrid and Barcelona. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bilbao to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,617 km.
Where do you change planes between Bilbao and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN) and Munich (MUC). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bilbao and Chicago?
Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Bilbao and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Bilbao.
