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$580+ Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:15 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/177:15 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/28$580
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/207:15 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$586
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/247:15 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$606
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/207:15 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$627
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:50 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1710:25 pm
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$628
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 3/88:20 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/27$635
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/207:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 4/247:15 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$648
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/158:15 am
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
Aer Lingus
Fri 2/209:00 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 30m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 1/27$685
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:10 am
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop16h 05m
British Airways
Mon 2/99:00 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/26$686
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/95:45 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop26h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 3/2511:35 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop18h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/28$693
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:15 am
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 25m
Delta
Thu 4/232:12 pm
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:15 am
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 59m
Delta
Tue 4/212:12 pm
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 28m
Delta
Deal found 1/29$989

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Chicago (CHI). 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$580
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$698
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($125 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Birmingham 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chicago that are best for you.

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BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 2/24

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$586

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 2/24

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

7:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$586

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 2/25

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

7:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$606

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 2/20

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

7:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$627

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

8:50 am-5:45 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:25 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$641

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 2/20

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

7:15 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$648

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 2/20

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

7:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$648

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 2/25

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

6:50 am-6:35 pm

2 stops29h 45m

$675

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 2/23

7:10 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops32h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

7:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$702

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 2/25

7:10 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops32h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$702

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Birmingham-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Birmingham-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Birmingham-Chicago 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-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of $91). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $805). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Birmingham (BHX) if they book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago. On average, Birmingham has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 1 airline. Birmingham is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

    For as low as $948, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Birmingham in 18h 25m. The distance from Birmingham to Chicago is about 3863 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $669, Aer Lingus will fly you from Birmingham to Chicago and back. In addition to Aer Lingus, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of $91). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $805). 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 airline flying from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Birmingham 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$669Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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