How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago will take you 1h 55m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago is about 570 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $172. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $201 and $240, respectively. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for 51% 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 American Airlines ($118), Southwest ($125), and United Airlines ($153).

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.

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).

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

On average you can expect to pay $790 for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $253.

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: Alaska Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways (84%), Envoy Air (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, United Airlines or Southwest as they are the most popular for this route.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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.

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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 8 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.

$125+ Flights from Birmingham, AL to Chicago

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago flights typically cost between $319 and $442 in January. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $251 on United Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 28).

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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 December 31, 2025.

Wed 12/316:34 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/77:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$668

Wed 12/316:34 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/318:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$677

Wed 12/313:00 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/711:05 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$678

Wed 12/316:34 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/14:41 pmORD - BHM

1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$743

Wed 12/317:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Mon 1/59:50 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$749

Wed 12/311:48 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/57:47 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$749

Wed 12/311:48 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/410:55 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$758

Wed 12/315:00 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/27:47 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/31

$768

Wed 12/317:39 amBHM - MDW

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Wed 1/711:21 amMDW - BHM

1 stop5h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$809

Mon 12/296:50 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Wed 12/318:25 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$839

Tue 12/305:25 amBHM - MDW

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Thu 1/18:25 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$854

Best flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Tue 1/202:00 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/284:25 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$251

Wed 1/2110:56 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/287:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$253

Tue 1/277:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Tue 2/38:45 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/30

$272

Thu 1/226:15 amBHM - MDW

1 stop6h 31mDelta

Tue 1/276:14 pmMDW - BHM

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$292

Wed 1/219:10 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/284:25 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$253

Thu 1/227:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Tue 1/278:45 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$272

Tue 1/272:00 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/311:05 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$253

Wed 2/187:02 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 23mAmerican Airlines

Thu 2/265:00 pmORD - BHM

1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$280

Mon 1/266:39 pmBHM - ORD

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Wed 1/285:30 amORD - BHM

1 stop4h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/31

$292

Thu 1/227:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Mon 1/268:45 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$291

Thu 2/127:27 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/174:20 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$272

Thu 1/2210:56 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 13mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/2610:10 amORD - BHM

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$301

Wed 1/286:10 amBHM - ORD

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Wed 2/41:45 pmORD - BHM

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$316

Mon 1/262:00 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/27:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$291

Wed 2/49:10 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/67:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$311

Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago. Data last updated December 31, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 1/202:00 pmBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/284:25 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$251

Tue 1/205:19 amBHM - ORD

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/288:15 amORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$261

Tue 1/206:15 amBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Wed 1/281:58 pmORD - BHM

1 stop7h 12mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$271

Wed 1/219:10 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 1/284:25 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$253

Wed 1/217:00 amBHM - ORD

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/287:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$263

Wed 1/219:13 amBHM - ORD

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Wed 1/287:05 amORD - BHM

1 stop5h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$273

Thu 1/227:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Tue 1/278:45 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$272

Thu 1/227:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Mon 1/268:45 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/28

$291

Thu 1/226:40 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/267:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$291

Thu 1/226:15 amBHM - MDW

1 stop6h 31mDelta

Tue 1/276:14 pmMDW - BHM

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Deal found 12/30

$292

Mon 1/266:27 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/287:50 pmORD - BHM

Nonstop1h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/30

$272

Tue 1/276:55 amBHM - MDW

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Tue 2/38:45 pmMDW - BHM

Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/30

$287

One-way flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.

Sat 2/145:00 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$125

Sat 1/179:10 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$125

Tue 2/37:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$127

Wed 1/219:10 amBHM - ORD

Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$127

Sat 2/216:40 amBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$130

Wed 2/182:40 pmBHM - MDW

1 stop3h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/29

$135

Tue 1/206:15 amBHM - ORD

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Deal found 12/31

$135

Wed 1/285:20 amBHM - MDW

1 stop4h 33mDelta

Deal found 12/31

$137

Tue 3/35:20 amBHM - ORD

1 stop4h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/31

$137

Wed 1/285:45 amBHM - MDW

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$142

Sat 2/146:20 amBHM - MDW

1 stop4h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$145

Thu 1/227:20 amBHM - MDW

Nonstop1h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/31

$146

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$251 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$125 (Southwest)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$393
Good round-trip deal	$362 or less
Good one-way deal	$201 or less

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BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Tue 1/20

2:00 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

4:25 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$251

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 1/21

10:56 am-1:09 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

7:50 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$253

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 1/21

9:10 am-11:34 am

Nonstop2h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

4:25 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$253

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Tue 1/27

2:00 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

11:05 am-1:17 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$253

BirminghamChicago

BHM - MDW

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/3

8:45 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$272

BirminghamChicago

BHM - MDW

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

8:45 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$272

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 2/12

7:27 am-9:48 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

4:20 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$272

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 2/18

7:02 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

5:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$280

BirminghamChicago

BHM - MDW

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 1/22

7:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/26

8:45 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$291

BirminghamChicago

BHM - ORD

BHMORD

Birmingham

Mon 1/26

2:00 pm-4:19 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

7:50 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

$291

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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.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Birmingham, Alabama-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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.

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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 53 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (average of $113). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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?

When flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago

The most flights from BHM to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Chicago, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,013 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,128 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,070 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 8 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?
Departing from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago will take you 1h 55m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago is about 570 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $172. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $201 and $240, respectively. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for 51% 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 American Airlines ($118), Southwest ($125), and United Airlines ($153).
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: Alaska Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways (84%), Envoy Air (81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago?
On average you can expect to pay $790 for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $253.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (average of $113). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$201	Average$638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$201	Average$359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$240	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in September or October, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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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?

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 26, 2025.

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