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$284+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$537
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$284
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,051
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 September 15, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:50 pmORD - BHX
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/58:40 amBHX - ORD
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$537
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:10 pmORD - BHX
1 stop10h 20mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 10/156:00 amBHX - ORD
1 stop15h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/15$580
This Netflights 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/154:40 pmORD - BHX
1 stop14h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 11/46:00 amBHX - ORD
1 stop15h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/14$587
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.
Mon 9/2911:05 amORD - BHX
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Wed 10/156:00 amBHX - ORD
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/15$604
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:25 pmORD - BHX
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Tue 12/28:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop23h 30mKLM
Deal found 9/15$613
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:40 amORD - BHX
2 stops16h 05mAir Canada
Tue 11/46:00 amBHX - ORD
2 stops14h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$616
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/138:40 amORD - BHX
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/306:50 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$624
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:08 pmMDW - BHX
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Tue 11/46:15 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/14$627
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.
Thu 10/309:35 amMDW - BHX
2 stops17h 55mDelta
Thu 11/66:15 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Deal found 9/15$717
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.
Mon 9/296:15 pmMDW - BHX
2 stops13h 25mDelta
Wed 10/156:00 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/15$741
This Netflights 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/137:10 pmMDW - BHX
2 stops15h 40mKLM
Mon 3/306:00 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 34mKLM
Deal found 9/14$771
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:08 pmMDW - BHX
2 stops15h 22mDelta
Wed 11/56:00 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/14$776

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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 September 15, 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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Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

4:50 pm-7:45 am

1 stop9h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 11/5

8:40 am-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$537

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

5:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop10h 20m

Birmingham

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$580

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

11:05 am-9:30 am

2 stops16h 25m

Birmingham

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$604

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

4:40 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 11/4

6:15 am-6:49 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$611

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

10:40 am-8:45 am

2 stops16h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$616

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

1:25 pm-8:30 am

2 stops13h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 12/2

5:40 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$617

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/15

1:08 pm-8:20 am

2 stops13h 12m

Birmingham

Tue 11/4

6:15 am-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$627

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

8:40 am-12:15 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 3/30

6:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$629

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

3:35 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Birmingham

Sun 11/9

5:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$644

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

9:35 am-8:30 am

2 stops17h 55m

Birmingham

Thu 11/6

6:15 am-6:25 pm

2 stops18h 10m

$717

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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 September 15, 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.

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

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 September 15, 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
1,270 reviews

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

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
1,270 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,270 reviews

Food

6.5

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

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 10h 20m. Virgin Atlantic provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $580. 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 $610, 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 $649 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$611Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$649Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$711Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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