What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $273, respectively. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago are Spirit Airlines ($98), Southwest ($127), and United Airlines ($127).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay $1,104 for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $126 while the most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $209.

What are the most reliable airlines from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (84%), GoJet (81%), United Airlines (81%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

When booking a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

Users have found that flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

Find a great deal and save up to 220% by booking at least 52 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $426.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

September can be a great time to fly to Chicago from Birmingham, Alabama with a flight ticket averaging about $364. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $115. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-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, Alabama-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to Chicago. 4 airlines have flights from Birmingham to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Birmingham to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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.

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Round-trip from	$257 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$98 (Mytrip)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$387
Good round-trip deal	$331 or less
Good one-way deal	$174 or less

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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 May 12, 2025.

Wed 8/274:32 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/318:10 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$257

Tue 6/107:05 pmBHM - MDW

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Tue 6/177:45 amMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$271

Sun 6/14:38 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sun 6/85:05 amORD - BHM

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$273

Wed 8/275:25 amBHM - MDW

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Sun 8/3110:35 amMDW - BHM

1 stop3h 42mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$277

Sun 5/258:00 amBHM - ORD

1 stop4h 20mDelta

Sat 6/75:30 amORD - BHM

1 stop3h 26mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$281

Sat 9/68:45 amBHM - ORD

2 stops14h 20mSouthwest

Wed 9/171:30 pmORD - BHM

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 5/12

$292

Wed 6/111:30 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/1510:44 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$305

Thu 7/34:58 pmBHM - ORD

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/66:45 amORD - BHM

2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/10

$394

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Wed 8/274:32 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/318:10 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$257

Tue 6/107:05 pmBHM - MDW

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Tue 6/177:45 amMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$271

Sun 6/14:38 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sun 6/85:05 amORD - BHM

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$273

Sat 6/75:15 amBHM - MDW

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Tue 6/106:00 amMDW - BHM

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$281

Wed 6/111:30 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/1510:44 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$305

Thu 7/34:58 pmBHM - ORD

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/66:45 amORD - BHM

2 stops29h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/10

$394

Sun 5/2511:00 amBHM - ORD

1 stop4h 48mDelta

Tue 6/39:39 amORD - BHM

1 stop5h 01mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$281

Sat 9/68:45 amBHM - ORD

2 stops14h 20mSouthwest

Wed 9/171:30 pmORD - BHM

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 5/12

$292

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Sat 5/172:30 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/178:08 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$784

Sat 5/175:15 amBHM - MDW

1 stop6h 38mDelta

Sat 5/174:15 pmMDW - BHM

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 5/12

$809

Sun 5/184:38 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sun 5/255:05 amORD - BHM

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$440

Wed 5/213:30 pmBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Wed 5/286:35 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$377

Wed 5/216:30 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/286:58 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$377

Wed 5/218:05 amBHM - ORD

1 stop8h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/287:00 amORD - BHM

2 stops14h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$408

Sun 5/256:30 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/293:00 pmORD - BHM

1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$271

Sun 5/2511:00 amBHM - ORD

1 stop4h 48mDelta

Tue 6/39:39 amORD - BHM

1 stop5h 01mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$281

Wed 5/286:55 amBHM - ORD

1 stop6h 10mSouthwest

Wed 6/47:00 amORD - BHM

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$321

Sun 6/14:38 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines

Sun 6/85:05 amORD - BHM

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$273

Sat 6/75:15 amBHM - MDW

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Tue 6/106:00 amMDW - BHM

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$281

Tue 6/107:05 pmBHM - MDW

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Tue 6/177:45 amMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$271

One-way flights from Birmingham to Chicago
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Wed 6/116:00 amBHM - ORD

1 stop24h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$98

Tue 7/14:15 pmBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$127

Wed 7/27:30 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$127

Tue 7/15:16 amBHM - MDW

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$137

Thu 7/36:14 amBHM - ORD

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Deal found 5/11

$137

Fri 7/42:15 pmBHM - ORD

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 5/11

$142

Sun 6/156:55 amBHM - ORD

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/12

$185

Fri 6/271:12 pmBHM - ORD

3 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/11

$234

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BHM - MDW

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Tue 6/10

7:05 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/17

7:45 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$271

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Sun 5/25

6:30 am-8:47 am

Nonstop2h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

3:00 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$271

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Sun 6/1

4:38 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

5:05 am-3:43 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$273

BirminghamChicago

BHM - MDW

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Sat 6/7

5:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$281

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

5:30 am-8:56 am

1 stop3h 26m

$281

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 6/11

1:30 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

10:44 am-12:44 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$305

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Mon 7/14

6:25 am-4:25 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

1:50 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$347

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 7/3

4:58 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

6:45 am-12:17 pm

2 stops29h 32m

$394

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Tue 6/17

11:38 am-6:37 am

1 stop18h 59m

$98

BirminghamChicago

BHM - MDW

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Tue 7/1

4:15 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$127

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Compare providers for flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago in May.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago, you should look to book at least 86 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, Alabama to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 BHM to CHI?

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago

The most flights from BHM to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Birmingham to Chicago. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,724 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,290 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Chicago?
Birmingham (BHM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to Chicago. 4 airlines have flights from Birmingham to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Birmingham to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $257. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $271 and $273, respectively. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago are Spirit Airlines ($98), Southwest ($127), and United Airlines ($127).
What are the most reliable airlines from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (84%), GoJet (81%), United Airlines (81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?
On average you can expect to pay $1,104 for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $126 while the most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $209.
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, Alabama to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Birmingham to Chicago

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American Airlines	Cheapest$161	Average$350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$176	Average$418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$270	Average$440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$278	Average$373	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama 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 May 9, 2025.

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

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Weekly flight availability from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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