How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

Scandinavian Airlines can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 27h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Birmingham and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3860 mi.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £479. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from £506, and KLM, from £556. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago are Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham to Chicago as you normally would.

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. 4 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.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £600). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £898). 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 Birmingham to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to Chicago flights typically cost between £603 and £791 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £409 on Multiple Airlines (23 Nov–30 Nov).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £384.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 00m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 66 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus 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.

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Kushal,Sept 2026

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It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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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. 4 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 can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 27h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Birmingham and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3860 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £479. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from £506, and KLM, from £556. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 33% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £600). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £898). 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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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£479	Average£669	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£506	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£556	Average£670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£566	Average£732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to Chicago flights typically cost between £603 and £791 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £409 on Multiple Airlines (23 Nov–30 Nov).

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 71% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £384.

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Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 00m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 66 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus 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.

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Birmingham to Chicago flights typically cost between £603 and £791 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £409 on Multiple Airlines (23 Nov–30 Nov).