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$366+ Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHX) 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
ene. 16 — ene. 231
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vie. 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 38 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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 diciembre 17, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mar. 12/2311:40 amBHX - ORD
1 stop32h 20mBritish Airways
mié. 1/289:00 pmORD - BHX
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$751
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mar. 12/168:15 amBHX - ORD
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
mar. 12/237:40 pmORD - BHX
1 stop9h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/15$981
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
mar. 12/1610:25 amBHX - ORD
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/233:35 pmORD - BHX
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,341
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/169:00 amBHX - ORD
2 stops34h 10mSWISS
mar. 12/236:35 pmORD - BHX
2 stops41h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/15$1,370
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/169:20 amBHX - MDW
2 stops14h 40mKLM
mar. 12/2311:48 amMDW - BHX
2 stops14h 42mKLM
Deal found 12/15$1,854

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 diciembre 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$515
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$366
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$851
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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 diciembre 17, 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

vie. 1/30

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/1

7:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$515

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

jue. 1/29

7:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/5

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$524

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

vie. 1/23

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/28

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$525

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

vie. 1/23

10:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 1/28

7:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$529

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

jue. 1/22

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/4

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$530

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

jue. 2/19

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/22

7:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$550

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

jue. 1/29

2:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 2/5

7:20 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$568

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

dom. 3/8

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/16

8:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$584

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

mar. 3/10

6:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Chicago Midway

mar. 3/17

9:32 am-9:30 am

2 stops18h 58m

$814

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

vie. 1/23

6:15 am-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Chicago Midway

mié. 1/28

9:50 am-9:30 am

2 stops17h 40m

$853

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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 December.
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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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 December 12, 2025.

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 $51). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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 diciembre 17, 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 $814, Scandinavian Airlines can have you in Chicago from Birmingham in 17h 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 $51). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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 diciembre 17, 2025.
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Aer LingusCheapest$669Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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