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    "Key": "MAD-USIL",
    "orig": {
      "code": "MAD",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Madrid",
      "fullCity": "Madrid, Spain",
      "airport": "Adolfo Suárez Barajas Airport"
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      "code": "USIL",
      "type": "region",
      "region": "Illinois",
      "fullRegion": "Illinois, United States"
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    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Illinois can I fly to directly or with one stop from Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Madrid you can fly non-stop to Chicago O'Hare, the main international gateway for Illinois. Other cities like Springfield or Peoria are reached with a connection through Chicago or other U.S. hubs such as New York or Dallas. Most visitors heading to central or southern Illinois will connect in Chicago, while those bound for the St. Louis area might fly into that city and drive."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Madrid to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Non-stop flights from Madrid to Chicago typically take 8½ to 9½ hours eastbound. One-stop itineraries to other Illinois airports, such as Moline or Peoria, usually take 12 to 15 hours depending on the connection. Westbound flights from Chicago to Madrid are generally about an hour longer due to prevailing winds."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Madrid to Illinois?",
        "answer": "There are no non-stop flights from Madrid to Illinois. The most common one-stop routings connect through major East Coast hubs like New York JFK, Newark, or Philadelphia on airlines such as Iberia, American Airlines, or United, with total travel times typically ranging from 12 to 15 hours."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Madrid to Illinois?",
        "answer": "From Madrid to Illinois you can fly Iberia non-stop to Chicago, or connect on American, Delta, United, or Air Europa via hubs like New York, London, or Paris."
      },
      "q4": {
        "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Madrid to Illinois?",
        "answer": "The cheapest times to fly from Madrid to Illinois are typically January through March and November, excluding holiday weeks. Midweek flights, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and early morning or late evening departures often cost less. Book two to three months ahead for the best fares, avoiding peak summer, Christmas, and spring break periods."
      },
      "q5": {
        "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from Madrid to Illinois?",
        "answer": "Book flights from Madrid to Illinois about 8 to 12 weeks ahead for the best balance of price and availability, especially if traveling during winter holidays or summer break when demand is higher, while shoulder seasons like late spring or early fall can often be booked 4 to 6 weeks out."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular areas to visit in Illinois and how does that affect where I should fly?",
        "answer": "Most visitors from Madrid fly into Chicago O'Hare, the main international gateway for Illinois. Chicago itself is the top draw, known for its architecture, museums, dining and Lake Michigan. Beyond Chicago, popular areas include Springfield for Abraham Lincoln historic sites, accessible via Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, and the Shawnee National Forest region in the south, best reached through St. Louis Lambert International Airport across the border in Missouri. Your choice is straightforward: fly into O'Hare for Chicago and most of the state, or consider St. Louis for southern Illinois attractions."
      },
      "q7": {
        "question": "Do I need a passport or visa to travel from Madrid to Illinois?",
        "answer": "For Spanish citizens traveling from Madrid to Illinois, a visa is not required for a short tourist visit; instead, an ESTA electronic travel authorization must be obtained before travel, and the maximum permitted stay is 90 days.\n\nThis is general guidance to help you plan, not official immigration advice — entry rules can change and can depend on your nationality and circumstances, so please confirm the current requirements with the relevant embassy or official government source before you travel.",
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          {
            "url": "https://uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-visitors-for-business/wb-temporary-business-visitor-under-visa-waiver-program",
            "title": "WB Temporary Business Visitor under Visa Waiver Program | USCIS"
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          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/requirements-immigrant-and-nonimmigrant-visas",
            "title": "Requirements for Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas | U.S. Customs and Border Protection"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/applying-admission-united-states",
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            "url": "https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/",
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      "q8": {
        "question": "Which airports in Illinois are best to fly into from Madrid?",
        "answer": "From Madrid, Chicago O'Hare is the main gateway to Illinois with the most flights, ideal for exploring Chicago or connecting to other parts of the state. Midway Airport offers a secondary option, often with lower-cost carriers and easier access to Chicago's southern neighborhoods. For road trips across central and southern Illinois, flying into O'Hare and renting a car is most practical, as regional airports like Peoria or Bloomington have limited international connections."
      }
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