Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago (BHM - CHI)
The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in August or June, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday
How to find the cheapest flight from Birmingham to Chicago
All the information you need to plan the best BHM to CHI flight in 2022: compare Birmingham to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.
BHM - CHI | Price | $176 - $329 |
CHI | Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
CHI | Precipitation | 1.7 - 4.9 inches |
Popular in
December
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Cheapest in
August
Best time to find cheap flights, 42% potential price drop
Round-trip from
$176
From Birmingham to Chicago (CHI)
One-way from
$168
One-way flight from Birmingham to Chicago (CHI)
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 30% by booking at least 23 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 $334.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?
August can be a great time to fly to Chicago from Birmingham, Alabama with a flight ticket averaging about $304. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $166. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (BHM - CHI)?
It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago in January, February 2022
The best prices found for BHM to CHI flights for January, February
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Birmingham
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6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 05mUnited Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6h 33mChicago O'Hare Intl
Birmingham
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1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Birmingham to Chicago 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to Chicago from Birmingham found for this year
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 stops
14h 41mChicago O'Hare Intl
Birmingham
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6h 11mAmerican Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 05mUnited Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6h 33mChicago O'Hare Intl
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1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Non-stop flights to Chicago from Birmingham
Save time with Birmingham to Chicago direct flight deals
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
Birmingham
Nonstop
2h 05mUnited Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 05mUnited Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
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Last minute flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Birmingham, departing today and this week
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 05mUnited Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5h 25mChicago O'Hare Intl
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1h 58mAmerican Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 18mChicago O'Hare Intl
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2h 05mUnited Airlines
One-way flights to Chicago All airports from Birmingham
The cheapest one-way flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nonstop
2h 14mUnited Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago O'Hare Intl
1 stop
4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Birmingham
Chicago Midway
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6h 36mDelta
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about Birmingham to Chicago flights.
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. 3 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 3 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
Which airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?
Some of our airline partners flying from Birmingham to Chicago have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.
Can I find flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $197, but on average you can expect to pay $216.
Are there nonstop flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has at least 19 direct flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago is less than $286.
Are there last-minute flights available from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for under $300?
There are currently 20+ open flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $300.
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 $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $208 and $216, respectively. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for 35% 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 United Airlines ($99), American Airlines ($107), and Delta ($108).
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 Major Airline, American Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.
What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?
On average you can expect to pay $184 for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $78 while the most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $215.
Other flights from Birmingham
Can I fly to Chicago from Birmingham right now?
Most visitors from Birmingham need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chicago.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Birmingham must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Birmingham are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.
Can I fly back to Birmingham from Chicago?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Birmingham.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Birmingham.
Alternative routes for Birmingham to Chicago
See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Top 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Birmingham to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Chicago
See what time of day planes typically take off from Birmingham to Chicago
| 3%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 60%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 37%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 0%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from Birmingham to Chicago
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Birmingham to Chicago
| Sunday | 4daily flights |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4daily flights |
| Tuesday | 4daily flights |
| Wednesday | 4daily flights |
| Thursday | 4daily flights |
| Friday | 4daily flights |
| Saturday | 2daily flights |