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$124+ Cheap flights from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Illinois

BHM — ORD
Oct 4 — Oct 111
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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Illinois

Thu 10/13:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Sat 10/310:30 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/2$277
Mon 10/51:08 pm -
Nonstop2h 26m
Wed 10/710:14 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 9/1$277
Wed 11/111:02 pm -
Nonstop2h 33m
Wed 11/1810:30 am -
Nonstop2h 02m
Deal found 9/1$278
Fri 10/238:58 pm -
1 stop18h 32m
Mon 10/268:04 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Deal found 8/31$286
Sat 12/121:31 pm -
1 stop6h 40m
Wed 12/1610:30 am -
Nonstop2h 02m
Deal found 9/2$287
Thu 9/2410:30 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Mon 9/289:20 pm -
Nonstop2h 02m
Deal found 9/1$288
Tue 10/273:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 45m
Fri 10/309:55 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/3$293
Mon 10/56:29 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Fri 10/910:05 pm -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 9/2$293
Thu 9/245:00 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Mon 9/283:20 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Deal found 9/1$297
Mon 10/52:08 pm -
1 stop4h 37m
Sat 10/1010:35 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Deal found 9/3$297
Fri 10/28:58 pm -
1 stop18h 22m
Mon 10/57:11 am -
1 stop8h 27m
Deal found 8/31$305
Thu 10/158:20 am -
2 stops6h 35m
Tue 10/201:05 pm -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 9/2$307

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Southwest)

One-way from

$124
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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From Birmingham to Illinois
One-way flight from Birmingham to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Birmingham to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Birmingham to Illinois.

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BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Mon 10/19

5:10 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Tue 3/2

6:13 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Thu 10/1

5:10 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Wed 11/4

9:12 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Wed 10/28

6:21 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - MDW Chicago Midway

BHMMDW

Birmingham

Mon 11/2

9:12 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/30

10:29 am-4:13 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Tue 11/3

7:59 am-2:28 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

BirminghamChicago

BHM Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHMORD

Birmingham

Wed 3/3

6:15 am-12:37 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

BirminghamSt. Louis

BHM Birmingham - STL Lambert-St Louis

BHMSTL

Birmingham

Tue 10/13

3:09 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$158

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Illinois

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois (average of $346). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 IL?

It’s optimal to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois

The most flights from BHM to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois flights typically cost between $331 and $543 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $277 on American Airlines (Oct 5-Oct 7).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois?

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Illinois, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

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

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 Illinois?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Birmingham (BHM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Birmingham.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois can take about 1h 50m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. Birmingham, Alabama and Illinois are separated by a distance of 570 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois are American Airlines ($118), United Airlines ($125), and Southwest ($128).

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois?

    Consider Envoy Air (89%), Alaska Airlines (84%) or American Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois is $153. On average you can expect to pay $489. The most popular route, (Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $277.

  • 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, Alabama to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois (average of $346). Flying from Birmingham, Alabama to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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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Alternative routes for Birmingham to Illinois

Top 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$277Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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