Flying a bike from Chicago to Alicante

9 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and 3 more. Cheapest paid option: Finnair, $110 per bike each way.

No nonstop flights between Chicago and Alicante in this guide. Prices are per bike, each way, between the US and Europe. Checked October 1, 2026.

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AirlineBike, each wayAirportsGood to know
UnitedFreeORD → ALC—
DeltaFreeORD → ALC—
AmericanFreeORD → ALC—
British AirwaysFreeORD → ALCRegister bike 3 days ahead
LufthansaFreeORD → ALCRegister bike 3 days ahead
SwissFreeORD → ALCRegister bike early
Aer LingusFreeORD → ALC—
AustrianFreeORD → ALCRegister bike ahead
Brussels AirlinesFreeORD → ALCRegister bike ahead
Finnair$110ORD → ALCPrepay bike, not at airport
SAS$115ORD → ALCRegister bike 1 day ahead
Iberia$130–172ORD → ALCSoft bags cost $150 more
Air France$150ORD → ALCRegister bike 2 days ahead
KLM$150ORD → ALCRegister bike 2 days ahead
Icelandair$150ORD → ALCBike never counts as a bag
ITA Airways$250–275ORD → ALCPrepay bike, not at airport
TAP Air Portugalfrom $57ORD → ALCPrice varies by route

Free means the bike counts as one of your checked bags. Basic and Light fares often don't include a free bag. Open an airline for its rules.

Quick answers

Which airlines fly a bike for free from Chicago to Alicante?

United, Delta, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Aer Lingus, Austrian and Brussels Airlines include the bike in your checked bag allowance, if your fare includes a checked bag.

How much does it cost to fly a bike from Chicago to Alicante?

Free on 9 airlines. Paid options range from $110 (Finnair) to $250–275 (ITA Airways) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Alicante?

No nonstop flights between Chicago and Alicante in this guide.