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$535+ 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in November or February, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$535
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$801
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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 October 30, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/268:40 amBHX - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/36:30 pmORD - BHX
2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$537
This lol.travel 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/237:10 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/87:20 pmORD - BHX
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$545
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:25 amBHX - ORD
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/203:50 pmORD - BHX
1 stop11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$565
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:15 amBHX - ORD
1 stop15h 40mAer Lingus
Mon 12/157:40 pmORD - BHX
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 10/30$635
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:10 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/137:20 pmORD - BHX
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$658
This The Travel House 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:10 pmBHX - ORD
2 stops32h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 11/137:20 pmORD - BHX
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/29$691
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/235:40 pmBHX - ORD
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:30 pmORD - BHX
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$703
This The Travel House 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:10 pmBHX - ORD
1 stop27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 12/36:30 pmORD - BHX
2 stops42h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 10/28$713
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:50 pmBHX - ORD
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/156:30 pmORD - BHX
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$773
This TravelUp 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/261:30 pmBHX - MDW
2 stops16h 10mKLM
Wed 12/31:14 pmMDW - BHX
2 stops13h 16mKLM
Deal found 10/28$795
This TravelUp 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 TravelUp is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/119:20 amBHX - MDW
2 stops14h 40mKLM
Mon 12/151:14 pmMDW - BHX
2 stops13h 16mKLM
Deal found 10/30$878
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/236:15 amBHX - MDW
2 stops18h 03mDelta
Mon 12/89:59 amMDW - BHX
2 stops17h 31mDelta
Deal found 10/29$943

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 October 30, 2025.
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 11/11

7:40 am-5:20 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

6:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$535

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 11/26

8:40 am-5:20 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

6:30 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$537

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 1/21

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$544

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 3/5

7:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

8:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$547

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 3/24

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

7:15 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$663

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 11/11

8:15 am-5:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

3:50 pm-7:45 am

1 stop9h 55m

$666

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 11/20

8:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

3:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop10h 50m

$669

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 12/29

7:45 am-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/2

7:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$691

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 11/10

7:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$691

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 11/26

1:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

1:14 pm-8:30 am

2 stops13h 16m

$795

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Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 77 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of $494). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $803). 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 BHX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Birmingham to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

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 $795, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Birmingham in 16h 10m. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of $494). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $803). 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$669Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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