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$315+ 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 4/176:00 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/2410:25 pm
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$572
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/107:20 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$677
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sat 4/1812:40 pm
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/256:05 pm
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$678
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/297:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/117:20 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$713
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 11/17:10 pm
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 11/87:20 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 3/15$714
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/308:50 am
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/73:45 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$729
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:45 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/83:55 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$734
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/27:45 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/103:55 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$740
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:40 am
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/103:55 pm
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$742
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/29:20 am
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 17m
Delta
Mon 11/91:00 pm
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 30m
Delta
Deal found 3/15$885
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/285:55 am
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 41m
Delta
Tue 5/59:29 am
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/14$888
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/275:55 am
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 41m
Delta
Mon 5/41:24 pm
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 16m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$894

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 March 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$572
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$315
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$822
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. 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 March 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 4/27

6:55 am-9:10 am

3 stops32h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:25 pm-10:10 pm

3 stops20h 45m

$793

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 4/18

5:55 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$881

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 4/28

5:55 am-6:36 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/5

9:29 am-9:30 am

2 stops18h 01m

$888

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Mon 4/27

5:55 am-6:36 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/4

1:24 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$894

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 4/30

7:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

6:31 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops42h 04m

$904

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 5/22

7:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

6:31 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops37h 09m

$907

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 4/28

7:15 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/5

7:15 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$911

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 4/30

5:55 am-4:18 pm

2 stops16h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

10:24 am-9:30 am

2 stops17h 06m

$925

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 4/30

5:55 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 03m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/7

9:22 am-8:35 am

2 stops17h 13m

$929

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 6/24

5:55 am-6:31 pm

2 stops18h 36m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/7

5:59 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$958

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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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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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 March 13, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of $476). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $797). 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.

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

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 $888, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from Birmingham in 18h 41m. 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 19% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of $476). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $797). 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 March 17, 2026.
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Aer LingusCheapest$669Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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