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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £213

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

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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 17 March 2026.

Thu 30/419:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/508:50
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3£489
Mon 13/421:40
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/421:30
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£499
Mon 27/415:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/511:45
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3£507
Tue 28/415:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/508:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£509
Wed 18/1115:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1207:40
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£512
Tue 17/1115:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/1207:40
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£513
Tue 6/1015:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1019:30
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£524
Sun 5/411:25
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 15/417:35
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/3£528
Wed 22/411:25
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop15h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/517:35
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/3£528
Wed 18/1115:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1107:45
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£534
Tue 17/1115:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1107:45
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£535
Wed 22/413:24
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 16m
Delta
Wed 6/509:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 16m
Delta
Deal found 13/3£595

Find 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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£213

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December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£544
30/4-7/5
  • 30/4-7/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 40m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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  • 13/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 55m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

15:45-08:05

1 stop10h 20m

Birmingham

Tue 5/5

08:30-14:00

1 stop11h 30m

£509

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

13:25-14:30

1 stop31h 05m

£584

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

13:25-14:30

1 stop31h 05m

£585

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

16:20-08:35

1 stop10h 15m

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

13:25-14:30

1 stop31h 05m

£587

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

10:40-09:30

2 stops16h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

13:25-14:30

1 stop31h 05m

£588

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 22/4

13:24-13:40

2 stops18h 16m

Birmingham

Wed 6/5

09:20-18:36

2 stops15h 16m

£595

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

08:50-08:35

2 stops17h 45m

Birmingham

Wed 6/5

05:55-16:42

2 stops16h 47m

£598

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

08:40-17:35

2 stops26h 55m

Birmingham

Tue 5/5

05:55-12:55

1 stop13h 00m

£605

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

13:30-09:30

2 stops14h 00m

Birmingham

Thu 13/8

06:00-15:10

1 stop15h 10m

£632

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/8

17:59-13:40

2 stops13h 41m

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

05:55-18:31

2 stops18h 36m

£634

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £315). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

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 38% 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.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £420.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 40m.

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 Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 43m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Birmingham delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Chicago and Birmingham have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Birmingham flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £315). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in June is currently the most expensive (average of £574). 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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