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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £515

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
BHX — CHI
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in January or November, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) 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 26 April 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£538

Round-trip from

£445
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Chicago?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 18%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Birmingham in January are about £592 on average during January, but can be found for as low as £387.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Chicago (BHX - CHI)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Delta flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Birmingham and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Delta flights we've come across from Birmingham to Chicago. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 14/506:00BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Tue 21/513:32ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 33mDelta
Deal found 25/4£515
Mon 13/509:15BHX - MDW
2 stops14h 52mDelta
Mon 3/613:21MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 14mDelta
Deal found 25/4£565
Fri 13/909:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Fri 27/917:27ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 18mDelta
Deal found 25/4£576
Thu 19/906:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 23/913:10MDW - BHX
2 stops21h 40mDelta
Deal found 24/4£578
Mon 13/506:00BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 17mDelta
Mon 3/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 03mDelta
Deal found 25/4£580
Mon 13/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Mon 3/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 03mDelta
Deal found 25/4£582
Mon 13/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Mon 3/617:15ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/4£604
Wed 15/509:15BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 02mDelta
Wed 5/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops12h 58mDelta
Deal found 25/4£606
Fri 21/606:00BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 46mDelta
Mon 1/718:10ORD - BHX
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Deal found 25/4£645

Cheap KLM flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by KLM for the route between Birmingham and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest KLM flights travelling from Birmingham to Chicago. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 8/509:15BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 02mKLM
Thu 16/516:25ORD - BHX
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 24/4£516
Wed 8/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 30mKLM
Thu 16/516:25ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 05mKLM
Deal found 24/4£518

Cheap Birmingham to Chicago flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Birmingham to Chicago specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Birmingham to Chicago in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 14/506:00BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Tue 21/513:32ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 33mDelta
Deal found 25/4£515
Tue 14/506:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 07mDelta
Tue 21/513:21MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 44mDelta
Deal found 25/4£515
Wed 8/509:15BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 02mKLM
Thu 16/516:25ORD - BHX
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 24/4£516
Wed 8/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 30mKLM
Thu 16/516:25ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 05mKLM
Deal found 24/4£518
Mon 13/509:15BHX - MDW
2 stops14h 52mDelta
Mon 3/613:21MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 14mDelta
Deal found 25/4£565
Mon 13/506:00BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 17mDelta
Mon 3/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 03mDelta
Deal found 25/4£580
Mon 13/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Mon 3/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 03mDelta
Deal found 25/4£582
Mon 13/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Mon 3/617:15ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 30mDelta
Deal found 25/4£604
Wed 15/509:15BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 02mDelta
Wed 5/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops12h 58mDelta
Deal found 25/4£606

Birmingham to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Birmingham and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Birmingham to Chicago in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 14/506:00BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Tue 21/513:32ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 33mDelta
Deal found 25/4£515
Tue 14/506:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 07mDelta
Tue 21/513:21MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 44mDelta
Deal found 25/4£515
Wed 8/509:15BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 02mKLM
Thu 16/516:25ORD - BHX
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Deal found 24/4£516
Wed 8/509:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 30mKLM
Thu 16/516:25ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 05mKLM
Deal found 24/4£518
Mon 13/509:15BHX - MDW
2 stops14h 52mDelta
Mon 3/613:21MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 14mDelta
Deal found 25/4£565
Fri 13/906:00BHX - ORD
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/917:15ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£575
Fri 13/909:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Fri 27/917:27ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 18mDelta
Deal found 25/4£576
Thu 19/906:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 05mDelta
Mon 23/913:10MDW - BHX
2 stops21h 40mDelta
Deal found 24/4£578
Mon 13/506:00BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 17mDelta
Mon 3/613:32ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 03mDelta
Deal found 25/4£580

Find flights from Birmingham to Chicago within your budget

Customise 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.

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Budget

£515 - £978

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 14/5

2 stops17h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/5

2 stops17h 33m

£515

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 8/5

2 stops15h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/5

1 stop18h 25m

£516

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 13/9

1 stop14h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/9

1 stop17h 30m

£575

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 14/5

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/5

1 stop11h 25m

£650

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 15/5

1 stop13h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2 stops29h 21m

£721

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 27/7

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/8

1 stop9h 55m

£748

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 10/7

1 stop14h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

2 stops15h 55m

£859

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 20/5

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/5

2 stops31h 13m

£932

BirminghamChicago O'Hare Intl

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 23/7

2 stops28h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/8

2 stops20h 30m

£978

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Deals found on 25/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 2 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Birmingham to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Birmingham to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Birmingham to Chicago is currently £0 while a return flight costs £722. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £601). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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.

January

£481

February

£496

March

£487

April

£499

May

£513

June

£611

July

£626

August

£573

September

£536

October

£520

November

£499

December

£503

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

-5 - 23 °C

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 26 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Chicago, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,626 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,062 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Virgin Atlantic
7.7
Good
745 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,695 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very Good
10,966 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Chicago. 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 Chicago?

    Birmingham (BHX), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to Chicago. 6 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 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • Can I find flights from Birmingham to Chicago for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Birmingham to Chicago for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just £515, but on average you can expect to pay £592.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £515. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £516, and SWISS, from £650. Delta is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

    The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago are British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does BHX to ORD mean?

    Great question - BHX to ORD just means Birmingham Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Birmingham to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Birmingham to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Birmingham to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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 holiday 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Birmingham to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Birmingham to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Birmingham to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/4.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Chicago. 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 925,685 searches. Data last updated 26 April 2024.
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£353Average£479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£438Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£446Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£495Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£516Average£754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£521Average£795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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