You can find numerous cheap international flights from Chicago to Barcelona. When you are flying out from the windy city Chicago to a new country or a continent you have a choice to choose from the two international airports serving the city of Chicago in the US state of Illinois: Chicago O’Hare International Airport with IATA code ORD and Midway International Airport with IATA code MDW.
When you are flying into Barcelona, Spain you will be landing at Barcelona-El Prat Josep Tarradellas Airport with IATA code BCN, located 12 km south-west of Barcelona City center. FYI there are two other nearby airports, Girona and Reus Airports which are located about 120 km outside Barcelona and it is not advisable to fly into any of these airports considering the long distance from the city.
Choosing the best airports between Chicago and Barcelona
If you are looking for direct / non-stop flights you will only find them across ORD and BCN route and if you are looking for a connecting flight option with Layovers / stopovers then you can choose either of ORD to BCN or MDW to BCN flight routes. It is highly recommendable to choose non-stop flights over connecting flight with layover option because they are more convenient and affordable. Make a good comparison of the airfares before buying your cheap flight tickets that suit your budget.
How to get to Barcelona city center from BCN?
For a seamless transfer to the city center catch the Barcelona airport train from Terminal 2 of BCN that runs between the airport and the city. Alternatively the airport is also connected with the city via metro and bus (Bus 46). Buy a Barcelona Travel card at the airport that lets you access Barcelona’s public transport including bus, metro, tram and funicular with airport transfers via airport train and Bus 46 included and it also works out cheaper.
When is the best time to fly to Barcelona, Spain?
Barcelona can be best enjoyed during the shoulder seasons that occur during the months of April to June and September to October and this also is the time when the weather is pleasant, the best festivals take place and airfares and hotel room rates are reasonably priced. Travel in February if you want to beat the crowds and save big on airfares and hotel. An average non-stop flight between ORD and BCN takes about 8 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 4400 miles. Reliable airlines for your non-stop flight from ORD to BCN are American Airlines, Finnair, Iberia and British Airways.
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