2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to Barcelona.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American AirlinesSeasonal | ORD O'Hare International Airport | BCN Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport |
| United AirlinesSeasonal | ORD O'Hare International Airport | BCN Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
9 miles (15 km) from the city centre. 57.5 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Metro | Metro L9 Sud from both terminals | EUR 5.15 single |
| Train | Rodalies R2 Nord from Terminal 2 to Sants and Passeig de Gracia, every 30 minutes | – |
| Bus | TMB and Baixbus city buses, plus night buses N16 and N17 | – |
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Barcelona is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. Barcelona uses the euro (EUR).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
About 4,401 miles (7,083 km), measured between the city centres.
Barcelona is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.
Metro L9 Sud from both terminals, EUR 5.15 single.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.