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$72+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CHI
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

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 August 2, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/272:32 pm
ATL
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MDW
1 stop6h 59m
Frontier
Thu 9/36:05 am
MDW
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ATL
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$151
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/108:00 am
ATL
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ORD
Nonstop2h 20m
Frontier
Thu 9/101:01 pm
ORD
-
ATL
1 stop9h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/206:35 am
ATL
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ORD
Nonstop2h 18m
Frontier
Thu 8/271:03 pm
ORD
-
ATL
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$152
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2710:40 am
ATL
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MDW
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Mon 8/316:05 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:35 am
ATL
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ORD
Nonstop2h 18m
Frontier
Sun 9/137:28 pm
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:50 am
ATL
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MDW
Nonstop2h 00m
Frontier
Wed 8/266:05 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$154
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 9/157:20 am
ATL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Tue 9/227:28 pm
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$154
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/179:59 am
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 59m
Frontier
Tue 10/206:40 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:35 am
ATL
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 18m
Frontier
Tue 10/202:46 pm
ORD
-
ATL
1 stop8h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$155
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 8/199:55 am
ATL
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 00m
Frontier
Mon 8/246:05 am
MDW
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/267:20 am
ATL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 00m
Frontier
Mon 9/287:28 pm
ORD
-
ATL
Nonstop2h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$156
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/189:44 pm
ATL
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MDW
Nonstop2h 03m
Frontier
Thu 8/2711:50 am
MDW
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ATL
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$157

Find flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Alabama to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(Super.com)

One-way from

$72
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$327 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Alabama to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Wed 10/21

2:04 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

5:27 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 19m

$191

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Wed 11/18

2:41 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/21

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 48m

$191

PensacolaChicago

PNS - ORD

PNSORD

Pensacola

Thu 10/1

3:26 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

6:30 am-2:31 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$200

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Wed 11/11

2:05 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

6:45 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 48m

$206

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Wed 9/16

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

10:44 am-3:54 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$211

AtlantaChicago

ATL - RFD

ATLRFD

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 10/23

10:05 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 10/25

10:20 am-12:27 am

1 stop13h 07m

$218

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Sat 8/29

8:37 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

10:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$219

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Fri 9/18

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

5:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 26m

$221

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Thu 8/27

6:17 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

8:48 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$221

HuntsvilleChicago

HSV - ORD

HSVORD

Huntsville

Fri 11/13

12:39 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

5:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop6h 03m

$221

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Alabama with our price prediction graph.
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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 $296). Flying from Alabama to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 August 2, 2026.

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 19% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Alabama to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Alabama to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 2, 2026.

The most flights from USAL to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 $341 and $469 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $257 on Southwest (Aug 20-Aug 25).

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

The best time to book flights from Alabama to Chicago is 83 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

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 $225, Delta can have you in Chicago from Alabama in 1h 55m. Alabama and Chicago are separated by a distance of 591 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?

    $118 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 $144 and $201, 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 Chattanooga Lovell Field - 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 Alaska Airlines (85%), Aer Lingus (85%) or American Airlines (81%) 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 $2,001, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $123.

  • 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 $296). Flying from Alabama to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $429). 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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