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Flights from Chicago to Bilbao
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Bilbao. The fastest way is one stop via Madrid or New York, about 9h 45m door to door (111 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 45m
Chicago to Bilbao at a glance
Fastest journey9h 45mVia Madrid, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Madrid or New York
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Bilbao
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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CHI Madrid (MAD) BIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Iberia · Leg 2: Air Europa, Iberia, Air Nostrum
Tue00:00 CHI14:33 MAD1h 27m connection16:00 MAD16:45 BIOAmerican Airlines + Iberia
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CHI New York (EWR) BIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue17:00 CHI19:55 EWR1h 20m connection21:15 EWR10:06 BIOUnited Airlines
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CHI Paris (CDG) BIO
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
Sun04:00 CHI18:29 CDG2h 01m connection20:30 CDG21:50 BIOAir France
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) BIO
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Thu19:15 CHI09:59 FRA1h 16m connection11:15 FRA13:11 BIOUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Dublin (DUB) BIO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Aer Lingus
Sun23:15 CHI12:28 DUB2h 02m connection14:30 DUB17:27 BIOAmerican Airlines + Aer Lingus
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) BIO
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling
Mon21:15 CHI11:57 AMS2h 33m connection14:30 AMS16:24 BIOEmirates + KLM
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
- 9h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hBilbao vs Chicago
- Currency in Bilbao
- EUR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BIO
Flights from Chicago to Bilbao: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Bilbao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Madrid, New York and Paris. 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 Chicago to Bilbao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,617 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Bilbao?
The best connecting points are Madrid (MAD), New York (EWR), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). American Airlines flies both legs via Madrid, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Bilbao?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Bilbao?
Bilbao is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
