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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £308

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in November or February, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£529

One-way from

£308

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£598
Air France
  • Air France
  • 20/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 20m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 48m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 June 2025.

Sat 20/909:20BHX - ORD
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/917:10ORD - BHX
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£529
Sun 14/914:35BHX - ORD
2 stops52h 17mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 21/919:15ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/6£532
Fri 12/913:05BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 55mAer Lingus
Fri 19/921:15ORD - BHX
1 stop12h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 11/6£536
Fri 19/913:30BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 32mKLM
Fri 26/916:20ORD - BHX
1 stop18h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/6£541
Sat 20/906:00BHX - ORD
2 stops16h 34mAir France
Sat 27/917:45ORD - BHX
2 stops13h 55mAir France
Deal found 10/6£542
Tue 26/806:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 37mDelta
Tue 2/909:30MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/6£542
Sun 21/918:40BHX - ORD
2 stops31h 07mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 28/910:40ORD - BHX
2 stops27h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/6£553
Sun 14/906:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 36mKLM
Sun 21/909:20MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 00mKLM
Deal found 11/6£559
Thu 19/609:05BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Wed 2/717:05ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/6£567
Fri 19/906:15BHX - MDW
2 stops21h 29mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 26/909:30MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£577
Thu 31/720:50BHX - MDW
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/809:25MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£825
Sun 27/713:05BHX - ORD
2 stops33h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/821:31ORD - BHX
2 stops32h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6£977

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

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Birmingham

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Price

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 20/9

09:20-14:10

1 stop10h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/9

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

£529

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 14/9

14:35-12:52

2 stops52h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£532

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 12/9

13:05-19:00

1 stop11h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

21:15-16:10

1 stop12h 55m

£536

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 19/9

13:30-22:02

2 stops14h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

16:20-16:50

1 stop18h 30m

£541

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 20/9

06:00-16:34

2 stops16h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/9

17:45-13:40

2 stops13h 55m

£542

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 26/8

06:00-18:37

2 stops18h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/9

09:30-09:30

2 stops18h 00m

£542

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 21/9

18:40-19:47

2 stops31h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

10:40-19:45

2 stops27h 05m

£553

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Sun 14/9

06:00-18:36

2 stops18h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sun 21/9

09:20-08:20

2 stops17h 00m

£559

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Fri 19/9

06:15-21:44

2 stops21h 29m

Chicago Midway

Fri 26/9

09:30-08:35

2 stops17h 05m

£577

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 5/8

13:25-22:03

2 stops14h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

11:00-09:30

2 stops16h 30m

£590

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago

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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 9 June 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 77 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 £595). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 BHX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Chicago, such as Delta, KLM and Air France. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £532. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £536, and KLM, from £541. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 5% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £461 on Aer Lingus. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include KLM from £1,225 and Delta from £1,225 one-way.

  • 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 £595). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£388Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£441Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£459Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£480Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£491Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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