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$47+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Chicago (CHI)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(Frontier)

One-way from

$47
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:00 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Wed 11/266:35 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 25mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$74
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:38 amATL - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Tue 11/111:56 pmMDW - ATL
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$75
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/185:25 pmATL - ORD
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/225:20 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$75
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 11/1110:00 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/192:31 pmORD - ATL
1 stop5h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/109:08 pmATL - MDW
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Wed 11/191:56 pmMDW - ATL
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$78
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/1110:00 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Wed 11/1212:37 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$78
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/197:05 pmATL - ORD
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/210:00 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$79
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1211:43 amATL - MDW
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Wed 11/122:06 pmMDW - ATL
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$80
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 11/145:25 pmATL - ORD
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1812:37 pmORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$80
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:38 amATL - MDW
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Sun 11/166:15 amMDW - ATL
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$81
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1210:00 amATL - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/165:01 amORD - ATL
Nonstop2h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$81
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:23 pmATL - MDW
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Tue 11/181:56 pmMDW - ATL
Nonstop1h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$82

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Chicago 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 October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Chicago that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 11/19

10:00 am-11:14 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

6:00 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$102

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 11/18

7:30 am-7:38 pm

1 stop13h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

6:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$130

AtlantaChicago

ATL - MDW

ATLMDW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/4

6:40 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/8

6:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$157

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/4

10:25 am-11:39 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

10:35 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$167

AtlantaChicago

ATL - MDW

ATLMDW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/4

6:40 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/7

12:55 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$167

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 12/4

8:56 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

6:45 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$177

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 11/7

6:18 am-7:59 pm

1 stop14h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

6:30 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$182

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 1/16

10:55 pm-12:12 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-9:09 am

1 stop13h 04m

$184

AtlantaChicago

ATL - MDW

ATLMDW

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 11/24

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/27

11:50 am-5:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$187

AtlantaChicago

ATL - ORD

ATLORD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 11/28

8:10 am-9:24 am

Nonstop2h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

2:20 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$188

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Chicago

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Chicago (average of $113). Flying from Alabama to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 AL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from Alabama to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the morning.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Alabama to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Chicago?

    For as low as $157, Frontier can have you in Chicago from Alabama in 1h 55m. Alabama and Chicago are separated by a distance of 591 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Alabama to Chicago one-way?

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $66 and $70, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Alabama to Chicago is Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Chicago Midway or Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Alabama to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Alabama to Chicago consider choosing Republic Airways (98%), Air Canada (95%) or United Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Alabama to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Alabama to Chicago? While on average our users pay $800, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $181. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $54.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Alabama to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Alabama to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to Chicago 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 Alabama to Chicago?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Chicago (average of $113). Flying from Alabama to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 Alabama to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Chicago. 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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