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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £231

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
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 29 July 2026.

Fri 11/921:40
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 30m
Lufthansa
Fri 18/910:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop15h 25m
Lufthansa
Deal found 28/7£327
Sun 20/919:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1023:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7£511
Wed 9/919:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/908:25
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£530
Mon 14/919:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/912:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£533
Sun 15/1112:30
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 05m
KLM
Wed 18/1106:00
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 14m
KLM
Deal found 26/7£675
Wed 9/917:37
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/913:25
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7£703
Tue 8/917:37
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/909:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£704
Wed 9/917:37
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 13m
Delta
Wed 16/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 20m
Delta
Deal found 28/7£712
Mon 14/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 16m
KLM
Wed 30/913:25
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 19m
KLM
Deal found 26/7£715
Thu 8/1010:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 31m
Delta
Tue 13/1005:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 52m
Delta
Deal found 29/7£750
Mon 7/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 21m
Delta
Mon 14/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 24m
Delta
Deal found 24/7£751
Wed 30/909:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 36m
Delta
Mon 5/1009:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 59m
Delta
Deal found 24/7£753

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 29 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£327

One-way from

£231

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£826
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 11/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 55m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 30m 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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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 29 July 2026.
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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

17:10-15:55

1 stop16h 45m

Birmingham

Wed 16/9

05:45-19:50

2 stops44h 05m

£641

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

20:10-16:40

1 stop38h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 13/10

10:00-18:15

1 stop38h 15m

£642

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/9

20:10-16:40

1 stop38h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 22/9

17:35-09:40

1 stop22h 05m

£642

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

20:10-16:40

1 stop38h 30m

Birmingham

Wed 14/10

10:00-09:40

1 stop29h 40m

£642

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

20:10-09:05

1 stop30h 55m

Birmingham

Wed 16/9

17:35-09:40

1 stop22h 05m

£642

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

11:25-09:05

1 stop15h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 5/10

17:35-09:40

1 stop22h 05m

£672

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

11:45-07:40

2 stops13h 55m

Birmingham

Sat 22/8

19:35-19:15

1 stop29h 40m

£688

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/9

17:37-13:40

2 stops14h 03m

Birmingham

Tue 15/9

09:20-18:19

2 stops14h 59m

£704

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

17:37-13:40

2 stops14h 03m

Birmingham

Wed 16/9

13:25-22:44

2 stops15h 19m

£706

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

17:37-17:50

2 stops18h 13m

Birmingham

Wed 16/9

05:55-16:15

2 stops16h 20m

£712

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £472). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in May is currently the most expensive (average of £921). 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 44% 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 13h 16m. There are 3863 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £472). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in May is currently the most expensive (average of £921). 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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