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$114+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — ORD
Sep 6 — Sep 131
Sun 9/6
Sun 9/13
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 7, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/56:23 am -
1 stop7h 27m
Sun 9/66:40 am -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 8/6$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/111:32 pm -
Nonstop2h 31m
Mon 9/144:45 pm -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 8/6$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/141:32 pm -
Nonstop2h 31m
Sat 9/1911:00 am -
Nonstop2h 02m
Deal found 8/5$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/191:32 pm -
Nonstop2h 31m
Sat 9/2611:00 am -
Nonstop2h 02m
Deal found 8/5$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/148:58 pm -
2 stops14h 53m
Mon 9/217:11 am -
1 stop8h 27m
Deal found 8/4$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 9/56:05 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Tue 9/86:40 am -
1 stop6h 42m
Deal found 8/4$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Fri 9/46:16 pm -
Nonstop2h 24m
Sun 9/69:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 8/6$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 8/2610:19 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Sat 8/2911:22 am -
1 stop6h 28m
Deal found 8/3$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:19 pm -
1 stop24h 31m
Sun 8/308:05 am -
1 stop22h 58m
Deal found 8/4$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/168:58 pm -
2 stops23h 30m
Mon 10/197:45 am -
1 stop7h 53m
Deal found 8/3$304

Find flight deals from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$114
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$387 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Sat 9/5

6:23 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

6:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 20m

$277

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 9/11

6:25 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

5:30 am-9:22 am

1 stop3h 52m

$288

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Sat 12/12

2:44 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/16

10:32 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$299

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 8/28

7:20 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

10:25 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$309

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 9/4

6:54 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

10:25 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$338

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 11/19

7:07 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

9:30 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

$339
Quickest round-trip

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 11/11

7:07 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

10:30 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$339

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 9/3

6:16 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

10:25 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$342

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 9/10

1:07 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

9:20 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$359

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 8/21

11:20 am-6:30 am

2 stops19h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

10:25 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop2h 07m

$378

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 64 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $331). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 BHM to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 7, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $351 and $430 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on Delta (Sep 5-Sep 6).

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Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated August 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,080 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,080 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,080 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,874 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,080 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    For a flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 12 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Birmingham on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 2h 25m. Fly via Delta or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 585 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($259), and United Airlines ($269) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. American Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Alaska Airlines (85%), Aer Lingus (85%) and American Airlines (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $168. On average you can expect to pay $2,001. The most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $279.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl 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 Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $331). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 2 airlines flying from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl. 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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