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$366+ Cheap flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Illinois

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Illinois
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This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:40 amBHX - ORD
1 stop32h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 1/289:00 pmORD - BHX
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/16$751
This The Travel House deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 The Travel House is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/168:15 amBHX - ORD
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Tue 12/237:40 pmORD - BHX
1 stop9h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 12/15$981
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1610:25 amBHX - ORD
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/233:35 pmORD - BHX
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,341
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:00 amBHX - ORD
2 stops34h 10mSWISS
Tue 12/236:35 pmORD - BHX
2 stops41h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/15$1,370
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/169:20 amBHX - MDW
2 stops14h 40mKLM
Tue 12/2311:48 amMDW - BHX
2 stops14h 42mKLM
Deal found 12/15$1,854

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$515
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$366
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$851
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Illinois that are best for you.

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BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 1/30

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

7:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$515

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 1/29

7:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$524

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 1/23

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$525

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 1/23

10:00 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

7:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$529

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 1/22

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

7:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$530

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 2/19

7:10 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

7:10 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$550

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 1/29

2:25 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

7:20 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$568

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 3/8

7:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

8:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$584

BirminghamSt. Louis

BHX - STL

BHXSTL

Birmingham

Sun 2/1

1:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops55h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 2/8

9:57 am-12:35 pm

2 stops20h 38m

$790

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/17

9:32 am-9:30 am

2 stops18h 58m

$814

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of $51). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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 BHX to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from Birmingham to Illinois by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Aer Lingus from Birmingham to Illinois. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,399 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MAN - DUB

They did not list a gate until it was time to board.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,399 reviews
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,399 reviews

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

MAN - DUB

They did not list a gate until it was time to board.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Birmingham (BHX) if they book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois. Birmingham is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Birmingham to Illinois can take about 17h 25m. Scandinavian Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $814. Birmingham and Illinois are separated by a distance of 3863 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Birmingham to Illinois consider Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Birmingham - Chicago Midway or Birmingham - Lambert-St Louis as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois 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 to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of $51). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $802). 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 airline flying from Birmingham to Illinois

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Birmingham to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Aer LingusCheapest$669Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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