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Today’s best flight deals from Barcelona to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Barcelona to Chicago

November 6 - November 15

Cheapest

BCN - Chicago

$690

$568

Round trip

November 3 - November 7

Cheapest

BCN - Chicago

$704

$568

Round trip

November 15 - November 29

BCN - Chicago

$700

$570

Round trip

October 15 - October 20

BCN - Chicago

$562

$573

Round trip

October 14 - October 22

BCN - Chicago

$549

$574

Round trip

December 4 - December 9

Best

BCN - Chicago

$803

$576

Round trip

October 6 - October 20

BCN - Chicago

$695

$581

Round trip

December 23 - December 31

Best

BCN - Chicago

$816

$585

Round trip

September 27 - September 30

Earliest

BCN - Chicago

$549

$589

Round trip

October 6 - October 11

BCN - Chicago

$558

$590

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Barcelona to Chicago

Right now, only 8% of recent fares from Barcelona to Chicago are considered a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $697–$1075, with a median of $864. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, which means you may find better value by waiting for prices to drop. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Chicago? The most affordable months to fly are typically November and February, both with a median fare of $386. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $389. These months present the best opportunities for finding cheap flights from Barcelona to Chicago.
A typical journey from Barcelona to Chicago takes approximately 18h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7095 kilometers. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as only 8.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Barcelona to Chicago. When connecting, the median number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Barcelona to Chicago

Regular price: $617 - $1,130

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Barcelona to Chicago.

The regular price range for this route is $617 to $1130. The current lowest deal is $568 with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 15.

now $568

Low $617

High $1,130

The cheapest time to fly from Barcelona to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Chicago is February, with a median price of $386. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2184. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $386

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,184

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Direct flights from Barcelona to Chicago

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Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Barcelona to Chicago

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Chicago

TAP Portugal

Barcelona (BCN) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

$901

$684

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Chicago

TAP Portugal

Barcelona (BCN) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

$939

$695

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Chicago

TAP Portugal

Barcelona (BCN) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

$973

$679

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Chicago

TAP Portugal

Barcelona (BCN) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

$952

$683

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Chicago

TAP Portugal

Barcelona (BCN) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

$906

$684

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BCN - Chicago

TAP Portugal

Barcelona (BCN) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

$903

$684

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Barcelona to Chicago

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$966  →  $625

35%

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$966  →  $628

35%

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$967  →  $630

35%

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$957  →  $624

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Barcelona to Chicago

Barcelona - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Barcelona to Chicago are above the typical level at $568.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or February for the best deals

Historically, November and February offer the lowest median prices at $386.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 18h 20m

The median flight duration from Barcelona to Chicago is 18 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Most deals for this route are for connecting flights, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers direct flights

Finnair has historically offered direct flights from Barcelona to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Barcelona to Chicago are frequent, appearing 0.6 times per day.

Barcelona main airports to depart from

Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)

Cheapest

Barcelona–El Prat is a good choice for flights from Barcelona to Chicago, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago from Barcelona.

📍 ~20 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$568

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport offers another convenient option for flights from Barcelona.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$633

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport serves as an alternative arrival point for flights from Barcelona.

📍 ~100 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$804

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

Cheapest

Consider MKE for excellent proximity to Chicago with frequent flight options and direct rail access.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$816

South Bend International (SBN)

SBN is a close alternative to Chicago, offering direct rail connections and easier security.

📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$819

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

GRR is a major regional hub, ideal for travelers on the eastern side of the Chicago metro area.

📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$816

Dane County Regional (MSN)

MSN is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion than major hubs.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$871

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

FWA provides stable regional service, suitable for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs.

📍 ~250 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1003

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

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Nov 22

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$3,535

$2,287

Save $1,248

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Jul 01

Chicago, United States

92% AI deal score

$3,523

$2,338

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Nov 08

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,580

$1,974

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Nov 08

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,580

$1,976

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Nov 29

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,516

$1,980

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Nov 22

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$3,551

$2,421

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Jul 18

Chicago, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,104

$1,403

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,309

$2,467

Save $842

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,402

$2,467

Save $935

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,358

$2,467

Save $891

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,328

$2,469

Save $859

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Aug 31

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,083

$1,508

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Aug 31

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,083

$1,508

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Sep 24

Chicago, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,131

$1,520

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Jul 16

Chicago, United States

89% AI deal score

$3,114

$2,350

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

89% AI deal score

$3,280

$2,467

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

89% AI deal score

$3,489

$2,621

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

88% AI deal score

$3,336

$2,621

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Jul 19

Chicago, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,103

$1,598

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Aug 03

Chicago, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,077

$1,609

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Aug 13

Chicago, United States

88% AI deal score

$2,198

$1,720

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Sep 01

Chicago, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,177

$1,530

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Nov 05

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,591

$2,846

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Nov 05

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,567

$2,846

Save $721

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Nov 05

Chicago, United States

84% AI deal score

$3,565

$2,846

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$3,278

$2,671

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Sep 30

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$3,278

$2,671

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Aug 06

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$3,216

$2,686

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Aug 06

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$3,211

$2,693

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Jul 09

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,097

$1,677

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Jul 03

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,128

$1,682

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Jul 17

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,097

$1,682

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Jul 24

Chicago, United States

83% AI deal score

$2,097

$1,682

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Jul 17

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$3,109

$2,650

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Aug 28

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$3,175

$2,679

Save $496

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Nov 24

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,746

$1,503

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Nov 23

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,749

$1,508

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Nov 16

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,752

$1,508

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Aug 21

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,081

$1,682

Save $399

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Aug 25

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,083

$1,727

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Sep 22

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,127

$1,740

Save $387

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Sep 09

Chicago, United States

82% AI deal score

$2,125

$1,740

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Jun 24

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$3,362

$2,874

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Jul 23

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$3,456

$2,938

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Aug 26

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,084

$1,737

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Aug 18

Chicago, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,119

$1,814

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Jul 01

Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,908

$1,674

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Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,887

$1,674

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Chicago, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,063

$1,814

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Nov 04

Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,547

$2,846

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Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,563

$2,921

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Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,563

$2,921

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Nov 10

Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,557

$2,921

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Jul 18

Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$3,536

$3,283

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Aug 18

Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,081

$1,856

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Aug 07

Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,075

$1,856

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Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,075

$1,856

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Chicago, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,134

$1,921

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Nov 08

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,575

$2,990

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Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,575

$2,990

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Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,576

$2,997

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Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,981

$3,223

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Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,954

$3,223

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Nov 10

Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$3,968

$3,223

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Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,840

$1,735

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Chicago, United States

78% AI deal score

$2,004

$1,851

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Chicago, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,786

$3,676

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Chicago, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,003

$1,911

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,744

$3,676

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Nov 25

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,746

$1,735

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Nov 21

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,753

$1,740

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Jun 23

Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,790

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,908

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

76% AI deal score

$2,143

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Chicago, United States

75% AI deal score

$1,966

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Nov 29

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$3,522

$3,341

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Oct 19

Chicago, United States

74% AI deal score

$3,276

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Nov 10

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,559

$3,531

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Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,276

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Aug 22

Chicago, United States

73% AI deal score

$3,450

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Oct 23

Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,586

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Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

71% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$3,770

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Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$4,274

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Chicago, United States

70% AI deal score

$4,423

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

$4,423

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Chicago, United States

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Chicago, United States

69% AI deal score

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68% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

68% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

68% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

$4,225

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Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

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Chicago, United States

67% AI deal score

$4,231

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Barcelona to Chicago is between 14 and 27 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $736. Booking 7-13 days in advance also offered a relatively good average price of $774. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, with an average of $1045, and for bookings made 60+ days in advance, averaging $1185.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Barcelona to Chicago is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $697. The median price for this route over the same period was $864, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1075. By comparing offers to the $697 threshold, travelers can identify more favorable prices.

Historically, November and February have been the cheapest months to fly from Barcelona to Chicago, both with a median price of $386. January also offered a very competitive median price of $389. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $864 for this route. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.