Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 40 minutes.
Chicago is six hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Choose from 13 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 11:05 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:50.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BCN to ORD flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is American Airlines.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BCN and ORD:
Pearson International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is R 3,820. A round-trip fare is currently R 6,850. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from BCN to ORD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from BCN to ORD.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
79.12% of flights that leave from Barcelona-El Prat Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you've booked an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Grab an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Chicago. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to ORD around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
