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$125+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BHM
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Birmingham

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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
Thu 1/17:20 amBHM - MDW
Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:47 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/37:30 amBHM - ORD
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/318:50 pmORD - BHM
Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/38:34 amBHM - ORD
1 stop5h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/203:21 pmMLI - BHM
1 stop5h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:34 pmBHM - MLI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/225:00 amPIA - BHM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/610:56 amBHM - PIA
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/226:25 pmPIA - BHM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:41 pmBHM - PIA
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$379
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/314:26 pmEVV - BHM
1 stop3h 12mDelta
Sun 1/45:20 amBHM - EVV
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/15$392
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/225:00 amPIA - BHM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:41 pmBHM - PIA
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:25 pmPIA - BHM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/54:40 pmBHM - PIA
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/226:25 pmPIA - BHM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:34 amBHM - PIA
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/314:53 pmSTL - BHM
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:34 amBHM - STL
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/236:25 pmPIA - BHM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:41 pmBHM - PIA
1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$444

Find flight deals from Illinois to Birmingham

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Round-trip from

$249
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One-way from

$125
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Average price

$429

Good round-trip deal

$333 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Birmingham that are best for you.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

4:25 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

9:10 am-11:34 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$249

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

Birmingham

Wed 1/14

5:20 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 45m

$257

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

9:59 am-4:41 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

10:31 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$257

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/10

11:05 am-9:06 pm

2 stops10h 01m

Birmingham

Wed 1/14

4:53 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$262

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

1:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$266

MolineBirmingham

MLI - BHM

MLIBHM

Moline Quad-City

Thu 4/16

3:48 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Birmingham

Tue 4/21

7:09 am-2:17 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$269

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Birmingham

Sat 1/31

6:23 am-8:52 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$272

PeoriaBirmingham

PIA - BHM

PIABHM

Greater Peoria

Thu 1/1

3:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 1/5

7:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$278

St. LouisBirmingham

STL - BHM

STLBHM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/17

5:05 am-11:05 am

1 stop6h 00m

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

2:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$279

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

6:10 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

5:45 am-1:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to BHM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Birmingham.

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

    Departing from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama will take you 2h 01m. Airlines will cover a distance of 585 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama one-way?

    $84 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $124 and $127, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham, Chicago Midway - Birmingham or Lambert-St Louis - Birmingham when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama.

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

    Consider Envoy Air (80%), American Airlines (73%) or Alaska Airlines (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama? While on average our users pay $316, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $124. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham), is priced around $249.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Birmingham, Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Illinois 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 4 airlines flying from Illinois to Birmingham

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$232Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$269Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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