Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £354

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 16/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Thu 26/219:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Wed 11/320:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/2£425
Mon 9/219:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops44h 31m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/320:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/2£498
Tue 10/219:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/320:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/2£520
Tue 24/219:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sat 28/219:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/2£534
Tue 1/919:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 8/919:15
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/2£541
Thu 9/409:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/419:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£560
Mon 7/919:15
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops32h 51m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 21/907:00
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops29h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/2£579
Mon 7/908:50
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 05m
SWISS
Mon 21/914:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 4/2£591
Mon 9/208:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
Aer Lingus
Mon 9/320:40
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 10m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 5/2£600
Tue 1/909:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/917:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 51m
Delta
Deal found 4/2£622
Tue 24/310:25
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 06m
Air France
Tue 31/318:34
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 06m
Air France
Deal found 6/2£679
Wed 24/605:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 36m
Delta
Tue 7/717:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/2£754

Find 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 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£425

One-way from

£354

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£484
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 26/2-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
16/2
  • 16/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 24/2

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

19:20-18:30

1 stop17h 10m

£534

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 9/4

09:10-18:15

2 stops15h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

19:25-20:35

2 stops19h 10m

£560

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 26/2

19:10-21:57

2 stops32h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

20:20-18:30

1 stop17h 10m

£568

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 24/3

12:45-16:00

2 stops32h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

16:20-17:15

3 stops18h 55m

£604

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 22/3

15:15-20:55

3 stops34h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:05-21:00

3 stops19h 55m

£632

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 24/3

06:15-18:31

2 stops17h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

17:40-13:40

2 stops14h 00m

£634

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 20/6

13:00-09:40

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/7

11:25-16:40

1 stop23h 15m

£634

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 24/3

10:25-22:31

2 stops17h 06m

Chicago Midway

Tue 31/3

18:34-13:40

2 stops13h 06m

£679

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 24/6

05:55-18:31

2 stops18h 36m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/7

17:59-13:40

2 stops13h 41m

£754

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 26/2

06:15-18:40

2 stops18h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/3

13:10-12:50

2 stops18h 40m

£795

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I 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 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 38 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £406). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £613). 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 Birmingham to Chicago?

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 61% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

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

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £423.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 40m.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

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 7 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andScandinavian Airlines from Birmingham to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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. 5 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.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

    Scandinavian Airlines, Air France, and Delta can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 17h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 29m. Birmingham and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3863 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £284. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Scandinavian Airlines, from £375, and Aer Lingus, from £459. Lufthansa is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £406). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £613). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£284Average£745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£375Average£425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£482Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£500Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£506Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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