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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £249

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£502

One-way from

£249

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£553
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/9-25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 01m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
18/6
  • 18/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 56m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£97 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

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 30 April 2025.

Mon 5/517:10ORD - BHX
1 stop14h 30mDelta
Tue 13/506:00BHX - ORD
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/4£458
Tue 29/418:35ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/505:55BHX - ORD
2 stops20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£492
Sun 14/914:20ORD - BHX
1 stop11h 25mSWISS
Mon 29/918:50BHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 29/4£503
Tue 29/413:28ORD - BHX
2 stops16h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/505:55BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£512
Sun 7/909:30MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Mon 29/906:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 36mDelta
Deal found 29/4£525
Sun 7/920:25ORD - BHX
2 stops30h 15mAir Canada
Mon 29/913:05BHX - ORD
2 stops36h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4£526
Thu 3/715:45ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 55mAer Lingus
Sun 20/712:20BHX - ORD
1 stop12h 40mAer Lingus
Deal found 29/4£760
Thu 29/522:25ORD - BHX
2 stops15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/608:10BHX - ORD
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£773
Thu 3/711:25ORD - BHX
1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/713:10BHX - ORD
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4£922
Tue 1/715:35ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 40mLufthansa
Sun 6/718:05BHX - ORD
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 29/4£966
Wed 2/716:55ORD - BHX
2 stops33h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 6/721:10BHX - ORD
1 stop22h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£2,823

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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 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Birmingham that are best for you.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

14:20-18:05

1 stop21h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 25/9

05:55-20:11

2 stops20h 16m

£502

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/9

14:20-07:45

1 stop11h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 29/9

18:50-12:10

1 stop23h 20m

£503

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/9

20:25-08:40

2 stops30h 15m

Birmingham

Mon 29/9

13:05-19:29

2 stops36h 24m

£526

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/6

08:40-17:15

2 stops26h 35m

Birmingham

Mon 9/6

05:55-12:10

2 stops36h 15m

£737

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/7

15:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

Birmingham

Sun 20/7

12:20-19:00

1 stop12h 40m

£760

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/6

13:08-08:20

2 stops13h 12m

Birmingham

Mon 9/6

06:00-17:40

2 stops17h 40m

£772

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/5

22:25-19:45

2 stops15h 20m

Birmingham

Sun 8/6

08:10-15:45

1 stop13h 35m

£773

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/6

10:18-08:35

2 stops16h 17m

Birmingham

Fri 20/6

06:00-18:03

2 stops18h 03m

£779

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/7

11:25-09:50

1 stop16h 25m

Birmingham

Sun 6/7

13:10-22:00

1 stop38h 50m

£922

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

15:35-12:15

2 stops14h 40m

Birmingham

Sun 6/7

18:05-12:30

2 stops24h 25m

£966

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/4

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £83). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Birmingham at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Delta, SWISS and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very Good

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Birmingham round-trip from £503. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from £526, and United Airlines, from £737. SWISS is priced at 18% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    £541 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Virgin Atlantic. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Delta, with prices starting from £607 and £613, respectively.

  • 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 £83). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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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