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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £179

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX). 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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£402

One-way from

£179

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£532
24/3-31/3
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 45m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 05m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 January 2026.

Tue 24/316:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/312:00
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£402
Tue 24/316:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop15h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 31/308:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1£430
Wed 11/221:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/217:50
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops45h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£434
Tue 14/422:35
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops15h 35m
American Airlines
Fri 24/408:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1£438
Tue 14/417:10
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop14h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 24/406:00
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop15h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/1£443
Tue 14/422:35
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/408:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£444
Mon 16/221:50
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 10m
Lufthansa
Wed 13/510:25
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop15h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 14/1£461
Tue 17/217:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop18h 30m
Air Europa
Mon 11/520:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop24h 00m
Air Europa
Deal found 14/1£464
Mon 16/210:35
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops16h 55m
Delta
Wed 13/505:55
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop14h 35m
Delta
Deal found 14/1£467
Wed 11/221:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 50m
American Airlines
Sat 21/208:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/1£468
Tue 24/317:40
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/317:40
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops30h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£484
Tue 24/318:34
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 16m
Delta
Tue 31/305:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 59m
Delta
Deal found 13/1£533

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Birmingham 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 15 January 2026.
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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

16:45-12:50

1 stop15h 05m

Birmingham

Tue 31/3

08:10-19:15

1 stop17h 05m

£430

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

21:00-09:05

1 stop30h 05m

Birmingham

Sat 21/2

17:50-09:39

2 stops45h 49m

£434

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

Birmingham

Fri 24/4

06:00-15:00

1 stop15h 00m

£443

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

22:35-20:10

2 stops15h 35m

Birmingham

Fri 24/4

08:10-18:00

2 stops15h 50m

£444

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

21:50-17:00

1 stop13h 10m

Birmingham

Wed 13/5

10:25-19:55

1 stop15h 30m

£461

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

17:20-17:50

1 stop18h 30m

Birmingham

Mon 11/5

20:15-14:15

1 stop24h 00m

£464

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

10:35-09:30

2 stops16h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 13/5

05:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

£467

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

17:53-17:50

2 stops17h 57m

Birmingham

Wed 13/5

05:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

£467

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

21:00-20:10

1 stop17h 10m

Birmingham

Thu 9/4

08:10-19:15

1 stop17h 05m

£481

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/3

17:40-17:50

2 stops19h 10m

Birmingham

Tue 31/3

17:40-17:54

2 stops30h 14m

£484

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £358). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of £538). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Birmingham chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Birmingham on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Munich (MUC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £478.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Birmingham?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Birmingham, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

Related info for your journey

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

    Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Birmingham from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Birmingham airport from Chicago. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

    Departing from Chicago to Birmingham will take you 14h 30m. There are 3860 mi between Chicago and Birmingham. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £358). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of £538). 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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