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$140+ 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Birmingham are usually found in July or August, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$293
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$140
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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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 September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/1810:55 amORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/206:00 pmBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 10/77:40 amMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Wed 10/83:15 pmBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/44:50 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/79:20 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/48:20 amMDW - BHM
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Tue 10/76:45 amBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/182:00 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/215:12 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/48:25 amORD - BHM
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/115:00 pmBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/148:45 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/176:15 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/58:25 amMDW - BHM
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Thu 11/64:35 pmBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$308
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/185:20 amORD - BHM
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Mon 10/207:33 pmBHM - ORD
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/184:23 pmMDW - BHM
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Tue 10/215:24 amBHM - MDW
1 stop4h 16mDelta
Deal found 9/15$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 10/43:10 pmORD - BHM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/75:50 amBHM - ORD
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/314:23 pmMDW - BHM
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Sat 11/15:24 amBHM - MDW
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 9/15$316

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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Birmingham

Route

Depart

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Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 10/20

6:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 11/6

4:35 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 10/21

7:30 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/7

7:40 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Birmingham

Wed 10/8

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

Mon 11/10

6:20 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

4:50 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Birmingham

Tue 10/7

9:20 am-11:44 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$296

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/4

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 10/7

6:45 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$296

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

8:43 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Birmingham

Mon 10/27

6:23 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$303

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

5:20 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 26m

Birmingham

Tue 10/21

10:41 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$303

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/6

5:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

Birmingham

Thu 11/6

4:35 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$303

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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.
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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama is 34 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $363). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to BHM are scheduled on a Monday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 September 16, 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
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 14 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 4 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 $293. The distance from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama is about 570 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $195, 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 Spirit Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $214 and $275, respectively. American Airlines is 49% 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 Republic Airways (94%), Alaska Airlines (87%) or American Airlines (86%) 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 $125. On average you can expect to pay $306. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham), can usually be booked for $293.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $363). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in March is currently the most expensive (average of $457). 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 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$195Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$214Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$275Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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