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$97+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Chicago (CHI)

BHM — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Alabama to Chicago

Fri 11/62:27 pm -
1 stop25h 10m
Mon 11/97:55 am -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 10/27$232
Thu 12/33:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 12/76:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 10/29$235
Tue 11/246:22 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Tue 12/19:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/28$235
Thu 12/31:08 pm -
Nonstop2h 23m
Mon 12/79:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/27$236
Fri 12/115:00 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 12/246:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 10/29$237
Fri 11/276:05 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 12/49:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 10/30$237
Wed 11/257:15 pm -
1 stop28h 19m
Wed 12/23:55 pm -
2 stops17h 20m
Deal found 10/28$242
Mon 11/2312:02 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Thu 11/2610:30 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/28$245
Tue 11/246:02 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Mon 11/307:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 53m
Deal found 10/25$246
Sat 12/510:28 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Sun 12/67:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 58m
Deal found 10/29$247
Fri 11/275:05 am -
1 stop5h 57m
Fri 12/410:30 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/30$247
Fri 11/276:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Fri 12/41:20 pm -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 10/30$252

Find flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$247 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Alabama to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Alabama to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Alabama to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Alabama to Chicago (CHI).

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BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Wed 11/25

4:20 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 11/25

6:21 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 11/26

5:00 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Wed 12/9

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 12/4

6:21 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 11/27

6:05 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 11/26

4:20 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 11/25

6:23 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 11/26

4:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Tue 12/1

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Chicago

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Chicago (average of $295). Flying from Alabama to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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?

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Alabama to Chicago flights typically cost between $357 and $508 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $235 on Southwest (Dec 3-Dec 7).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Alabama to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Alabama to Chicago is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Alabama to Chicago?

    For as low as $235, Southwest can have you in Chicago from Alabama in 1h 50m. Alabama and Chicago are separated by a distance of 570 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $147 and $148, respectively.

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

  • 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 Alaska Airlines (83%), Emirates (82%) or American Airlines (77%) 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 $1,165, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $178. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $83.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Chicago (average of $295). Flying from Alabama to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$190Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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