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

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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHM
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/208:05 am
ORD
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BHM
1 stop22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2412:19 pm
BHM
-
ORD
1 stop24h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/16$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/183:35 pm
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 8/196:16 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/184:45 pm
MDW
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 8/195:20 am
BHM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/85:00 am
ORD
-
BHM
1 stop6h 46m
American Airlines
Thu 8/206:30 am
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/87:30 am
ORD
-
BHM
1 stop4h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 8/86:06 pm
BHM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/197:40 am
MDW
-
BHM
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/194:55 pm
BHM
-
MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Tue 8/2510:25 am
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 9/11:07 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 9/1112:20 pm
MDW
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Mon 9/1410:35 am
BHM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 9/35:05 am
ORD
-
BHM
1 stop4h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 9/612:23 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$288
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/312:20 pm
MDW
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Sun 9/61:55 pm
BHM
-
MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/159:30 pm
ORD
-
BHM
Nonstop2h 05m
United Airlines
Sat 8/221:07 pm
BHM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 8/114:45 pm
MDW
-
BHM
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 8/125:20 am
BHM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19$299

Find flight deals from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Tuscaloosa flight deals. Data was last updated July 21, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$433
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa 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 July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa that are best for you.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

9:30 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Birmingham

Sun 9/6

1:07 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$257

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

2:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Birmingham

Wed 8/19

5:20 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$272

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/19

7:40 am-11:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 8/19

4:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$277

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

9:20 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Birmingham

Mon 9/14

6:15 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$278
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/11

12:20 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 9/14

10:35 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$278

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/3

8:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Birmingham

Sun 9/6

1:55 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$298

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

3:35 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

7:20 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$299

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

4:45 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 8/20

10:35 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$299

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/1

8:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 9/8

5:20 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$309

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/25

4:45 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 8/27

5:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to TS9?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Tuscaloosa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 21, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Tuscaloosa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 4% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Tuscaloosa. 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 July 21, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to TS9 are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Tuscaloosa. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Tuscaloosa flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Tuscaloosa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tuscaloosa. 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 Tuscaloosa. Reviews last updated July 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Tuscaloosa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,012 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Tuscaloosa in 2h 05m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 585 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Tuscaloosa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Tuscaloosa for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Tuscaloosa are Air Canada (81%), Envoy Air (81%) and American Airlines (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Tuscaloosa? While on average our users pay $478, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $168. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Birmingham), is priced around $257.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Tuscaloosa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa. 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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$279Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$345Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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