Flying a bike from Chicago to Madeira

6 airlines check a bike for free on this route, as part of your checked bag allowance: United, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss and Brussels Airlines. Cheapest paid option: Condor, $115 per bike each way.

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

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Airline	Bike, each way	Airports	Good to know
United	Free	ORD → FNC	—
American	Free	ORD → FNC	—
British Airways	Free	ORD → FNC	Register bike 3 days ahead
Lufthansa	Free	ORD → FNC	Register bike 3 days ahead
Swiss	Free	ORD → FNC	Register bike early
Brussels Airlines	Free	ORD → FNC	Register bike ahead
Condor	$115	ORD → FNC	Register bike 8 hrs ahead
Iberia	$130–172	ORD → FNC	Soft bags cost $150 more
TAP Air Portugal	from $57	ORD → FNC	Price 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 Madeira?

United, American, British Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss 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 Madeira?

Free on 6 airlines. Paid options range from $115 (Condor) to $130–172 (Iberia) per bike, each way.

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Madeira?

No nonstop flights between Chicago and Madeira in this guide.