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$118+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Chicago (CHI)

BHM — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Thu 12/33:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 12/76:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 10/29$235
Tue 11/246:22 am -
Nonstop2h 40m
Tue 12/19:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/28$235
Thu 12/31:08 pm -
Nonstop2h 23m
Mon 12/79:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 05m
Deal found 10/27$236
Fri 12/115:00 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 12/246:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 10/29$237
Fri 11/276:05 am -
Nonstop2h 20m
Fri 12/49:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 10/30$237
Mon 11/2312:02 pm -
1 stop8h 01m
Thu 11/2610:30 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/28$245
Fri 11/275:05 am -
1 stop5h 57m
Fri 12/410:30 am -
Nonstop2h 07m
Deal found 10/30$247
Fri 11/276:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Fri 12/41:20 pm -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 10/30$252
Tue 11/246:23 am -
1 stop6h 28m
Wed 12/211:28 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Deal found 10/29$255
Mon 11/235:15 am -
1 stop4h 10m
Wed 12/210:36 am -
1 stop4h 38m
Deal found 10/29$255
Thu 12/176:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 12/217:45 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Deal found 10/28$261
Tue 12/156:21 am -
Nonstop2h 39m
Fri 12/187:45 pm -
Nonstop2h 04m
Deal found 10/28$261

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Southwest)

One-way from

$118
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$358 or less

Good one-way deal

$247 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Birmingham-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Birmingham-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Birmingham to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Birmingham to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Birmingham to Chicago (CHI).

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BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Wed 11/25

4:20 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 11/25

6:21 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 11/26

5:00 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Wed 12/9

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 12/4

6:21 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Fri 11/27

6:05 am-8:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 11/26

4:20 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 11/25

6:23 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Thu 11/26

4:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Tue 12/1

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$128

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Chicago

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (average of $346). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 $357 and $508 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $235 on Southwest (Dec 3-Dec 7).

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 66 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

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

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. 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 7 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 50m. The distance from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago is about 570 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $267. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $276 and $277, respectively. You may be able to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago for 39% 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 ($128), United Airlines ($147), and Southwest ($148).

  • 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 (83%), Emirates (82%), American Airlines (77%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,165 for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $178 while the most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $235.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago (average of $346). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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