Madrid is 7 hours ahead of Chicago. When it's 9:00 AM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Madrid. Both cities observe DST, maintaining the 7-hour difference year-round.
Chicago uses CT (Central Time) while Madrid uses CET/CEST.
Optimal window: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM Chicago time (2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Madrid). Early morning calls from Chicago reach afternoon business hours in Madrid.
Iberia and American Airlines operate direct flights between Chicago and Madrid.