$120+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — CHI
Jul 13 — Jul 201
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to ChicagoExplore 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 June 13, 2026.
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 June 13, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/95:20 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 9/234:45 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/46:22 am
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 8/119:10 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9![American Airlines logo]()
$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/712:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/98:05 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/94:01 pm
BHM
- MDW
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Wed 9/2310:48 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/94:01 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Wed 9/2311:17 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2012:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/238:05 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2612:23 pm
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 8/299:52 am
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10![American Airlines logo]()
$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/155:20 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Thu 9/178:00 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:01 am
BHM
- ORD
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 8/279:52 am
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10![American Airlines logo]()
$282
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:30 am
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 9/2311:00 am
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11![American Airlines logo]()
$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/266:23 am
BHM
- MDW
1 stop6h 16m
Delta
Sat 8/296:05 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop5h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/9![Delta logo]()
$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 8/2612:06 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Sat 8/2911:22 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop6h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$292
Best flights from Birmingham to ChicagoDiscover 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 June 13, 2026.
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 June 13, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/94:01 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop4h 16m
Delta
Wed 9/2311:17 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop5h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/221:07 pm
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 8/273:35 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8![United Airlines logo]()
$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/195:20 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Sat 8/2210:15 am
MDW
- BHM
2 stops9h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$327
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/222:51 pm
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/2310:05 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9![American Airlines logo]()
$499
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 8/1910:42 am
BHM
- MDW
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Sat 8/2210:56 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop5h 56m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/125:50 pm
BHM
- MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 7/143:00 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/18:55 am
BHM
- MDW
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Thu 9/310:54 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$337
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/35:06 am
BHM
- ORD
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Tue 8/45:30 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:35 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Fri 8/2812:20 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/285:08 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 6/309:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9![United Airlines logo]()
$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Thu 8/66:23 am
BHM
- ORD
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Mon 8/105:30 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop4h 25m
Delta
Deal found 6/13![Delta logo]()
$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/156:05 am
BHM
- MDW
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Sun 7/196:10 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/16:25 am
BHM
- ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Sat 7/41:55 pm
ORD
- BHM
1 stop4h 01m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/283:50 pm
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Tue 6/305:30 am
MDW
- BHM
1 stop5h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/222:56 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 7/29:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$544
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/95:30 am
BHM
- MDW
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Thu 7/1610:05 am
MDW
- BHM
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/181:27 pm
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
United Airlines
Fri 6/199:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/12![United Airlines logo]()
$563
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/22:40 pm
BHM
- MDW
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Mon 7/62:45 pm
MDW
- BHM
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8![Southwest logo]()
$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/222:56 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 6/249:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/13![United Airlines logo]()
$573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/2211:09 am
BHM
- ORD
1 stop8h 01m
Delta
Thu 7/25:30 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop5h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/11![Delta logo]()
$541
Last-minute flights from Birmingham to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago. Data last updated June 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago. Data last updated June 13, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/306:14 am
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Tue 7/149:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13![American Airlines logo]()
$318
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/305:00 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Sat 7/412:45 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:55 pm
BHM
- MDW
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Sat 7/47:50 am
MDW
- BHM
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10![Southwest logo]()
$362
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/76:22 am
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 27m
American Airlines
Tue 7/149:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop1h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12![American Airlines logo]()
$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/76:25 am
BHM
- MDW
1 stop6h 13m
Delta
Tue 7/145:10 pm
MDW
- BHM
1 stop5h 52m
Delta
Deal found 6/12![Delta logo]()
$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/125:50 pm
BHM
- MDW
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Tue 7/143:00 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/11![Southwest logo]()
$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/135:00 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/153:00 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2012:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/238:05 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/263:50 pm
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/293:00 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$361
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/275:00 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 7/293:00 pm
MDW
- BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/275:08 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop6h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 8/119:30 pm
ORD
- BHM
Nonstop2h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11![United Airlines logo]()
$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/3112:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/28:05 am
ORD
- BHM
1 stop22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$333
One-way flights from Birmingham to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/1012:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/255:20 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9![Southwest logo]()
$123
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:38 am
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8![American Airlines logo]()
$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/712:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Fri 8/2112:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$128
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 12/86:25 am
BHM
- MDW
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Deal found 6/10![Delta logo]()
$133
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/412:06 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop6h 43m
Delta
Deal found 6/8![Delta logo]()
$133
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/45:20 am
BHM
- MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/12![Southwest logo]()
$150
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/213:37 pm
BHM
- ORD
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/12![American Airlines logo]()
$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1012:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/712:19 pm
BHM
- ORD
1 stop24h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/37:43 am
BHM
- MDW
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$155
Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHM) 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 June 13, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $245 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $120 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $409 |
Good round-trip deal | $396 or less |
Good one-way deal | $211 or less |
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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 June 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chicago that are best for you.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
BirminghamChicago
BHM - ORD
BHMORD
Birmingham
Wed 9/9
4:01 pm-8:17 pm
1 stop4h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/23
11:17 am-4:52 pm
1 stop5h 35m
$265
BirminghamChicago
BHM - ORD
BHMORD
Birmingham
Sat 8/22
1:07 pm-3:32 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 8/27
3:35 pm-5:40 pm
Nonstop2h 05m
$299
BirminghamChicago
BHM - MDW
BHMMDW
Birmingham
Wed 8/19
5:20 am-7:10 am
Nonstop1h 50m
Chicago Midway
Sat 8/22
10:15 am-7:25 pm
2 stops9h 10m
$327
BirminghamChicago
BHM - MDW
BHMMDW
Birmingham
Wed 8/19
10:42 am-4:15 pm
1 stop5h 33m
Chicago Midway
Sat 8/22
10:56 am-4:52 pm
1 stop5h 56m
$332
BirminghamChicago
BHM - MDW
BHMMDW
Birmingham
Tue 9/1
8:55 am-3:44 pm
1 stop6h 49m
Chicago Midway
Thu 9/3
10:54 am-5:39 pm
1 stop6h 45m
$337
BirminghamChicago
BHM - ORD
BHMORD
Birmingham
Mon 8/3
5:06 am-10:13 am
1 stop5h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/4
5:30 am-9:55 am
1 stop4h 25m
$337
BirminghamChicago
BHM - ORD
BHMORD
Birmingham
Thu 8/6
6:23 am-1:08 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/10
5:30 am-9:55 am
1 stop4h 25m
$345
BirminghamChicago
BHM - MDW
BHMMDW
Birmingham
Sun 7/12
5:50 pm-12:25 am
1 stop6h 35m
Chicago Midway
Tue 7/14
3:00 pm-4:40 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$354
BirminghamChicago
BHM - ORD
BHMORD
Birmingham
Wed 7/1
6:25 am-1:00 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 7/4
1:55 pm-5:56 pm
1 stop4h 01m
$357
Quickest round-trip
BirminghamChicago
BHM - MDW
BHMMDW
Birmingham
Fri 8/21
10:35 am-12:25 pm
Nonstop1h 50m
Chicago Midway
Fri 8/28
12:20 pm-2:00 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$371
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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 June.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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 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, 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
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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BHM-MDW
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Chicago
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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 $118). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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?
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 June 13, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
Weekly flight availability from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Birmingham to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 13, 2026.
The most flights from BHM to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Birmingham, Alabama 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 42 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.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated June 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Chicago, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentLa Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026
LAX - SLC
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$199 | Average$383 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$436 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$251 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |