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$125+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham, AL (BHM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHM
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Birmingham are usually found in July or August, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:47 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/257:30 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:25 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2511:00 amBHM - ORD
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:47 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:30 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/294:10 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/610:56 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:45 amMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Tue 1/67:20 amBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:25 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:41 pmBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:45 amORD - BHM
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Mon 12/295:27 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/10$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amMDW - BHM
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Mon 12/295:20 amBHM - MDW
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/10$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 amORD - BHM
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Tue 1/65:20 amBHM - ORD
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/9$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/244:25 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:00 amBHM - ORD
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$385
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:25 pmMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:50 amBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:00 amORD - BHM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/292:29 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop6h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$414

Find flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$369 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Birmingham that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

7:47 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Birmingham

Thu 12/25

7:30 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$249

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

8:45 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

Wed 1/21

7:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$257

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:05 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

Birmingham

Mon 1/19

2:00 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$272

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

5:31 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Birmingham

Sun 1/18

5:20 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 07m

$273

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

6:45 am-10:33 am

1 stop3h 48m

Birmingham

Tue 1/13

3:43 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$277

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/14

6:45 am-10:33 am

1 stop3h 48m

Birmingham

Wed 1/14

3:43 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$277

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

8:10 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Birmingham

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$292

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

6:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop3h 35m

Birmingham

Sun 1/18

5:20 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 07m

$292

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-10:33 am

1 stop3h 48m

Birmingham

Sat 1/17

4:15 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$292

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

2:50 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

5:36 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$295

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Birmingham

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Birmingham, Alabama flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Birmingham, Alabama flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Birmingham, Alabama flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Birmingham, Alabama flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Birmingham

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Birmingham. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BHM are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Birmingham. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Birmingham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,253 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Birmingham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Birmingham from Chicago?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Birmingham from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Birmingham (BHM) should be relatively easy as there are 13 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama can take about 1h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $257. The distance from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama is about 570 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama round-trip?

    Currently priced at $253, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $269 and $287, respectively. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Consider American Airlines (84%), Republic Airways (82%) or Envoy Air (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama is $139. On average you can expect to pay $323. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham), can usually be booked for $276.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Birmingham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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