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$367+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX)

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CHI — BHX
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 (BHX). 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$605
(oojo)

One-way from

$388
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$945
From Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham
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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 August 18, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:40 amORD - BHX
2 stops19h 35mAir Canada
Wed 10/85:55 amBHX - ORD
2 stops15h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 8/17$615
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:05 pmORD - BHX
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Tue 10/78:35 amBHX - ORD
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/17$629
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1010:15 pmORD - BHX
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/258:10 amBHX - ORD
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$630
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/110:15 pmORD - BHX
1 stop15h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/88:10 amBHX - ORD
2 stops19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$632
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:05 pmORD - BHX
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Tue 8/266:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 8/17$638
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:05 pmORD - BHX
1 stop30h 40mSWISS
Mon 9/296:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/16$639
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/193:35 pmORD - BHX
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/268:35 amBHX - ORD
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$643
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/88:40 amORD - BHX
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/146:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$645
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:05 pmORD - BHX
1 stop17h 00mSWISS
Mon 10/136:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 05mSWISS
Deal found 8/17$648
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/110:30 pmORD - BHX
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/85:55 amBHX - ORD
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$652
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/192:20 pmORD - BHX
1 stop21h 45mSWISS
Tue 8/268:35 amBHX - ORD
1 stop33h 35mSWISS
Deal found 8/16$653
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:35 amMDW - BHX
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Wed 10/86:00 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 25mDelta
Deal found 8/17$773

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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 August 18, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Birmingham

Thu 1/29

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$605

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

10:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 10/8

5:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops15h 00m

$615

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

10:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Birmingham

Thu 9/25

8:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$630

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

7:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Birmingham

Wed 10/22

8:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$630

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

9:15 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 10/7

8:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$630

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

10:15 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Birmingham

Wed 10/8

8:10 am-9:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$632

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

7:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Birmingham

Tue 10/14

8:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$638

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

10:40 am-7:50 am

2 stops15h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 10/7

8:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$639

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

7:05 pm-7:45 am

1 stop30h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 9/29

6:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$639

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

6:23 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops17h 27m

Birmingham

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 25m

$773

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of $640). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 BHX?

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 August 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Birmingham in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 19% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Birmingham chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Birmingham on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dublin (DUB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $613.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Birmingham?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Birmingham, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,220 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - DUB

Most airlines board by group even though passengers are seated at the back. At Seatac, passengers were seated starting at the back. Otherwise, flight was good.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,220 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,220 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.3

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

SEA - DUB

Most airlines board by group even though passengers are seated at the back. At Seatac, passengers were seated starting at the back. Otherwise, flight was good.

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?

    For a flight from Chicago to Birmingham, you will be flying into Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 3 airlines have flights to Birmingham from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Birmingham can take about 15h 30m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $630. There are 3860 mi between Chicago and Birmingham. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $614, Aer Lingus will fly you from Chicago to Birmingham and back. In addition to Aer Lingus, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $614 and $711, respectively. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of $640). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,147). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$614Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$614Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$632Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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