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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £301

BHX — CHI
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Mon 2/1108:00 -
1 stop12h 10m
Mon 9/1120:05 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 14/10£469
Tue 24/1113:15 -
2 stops33h 30m
Tue 1/1219:10 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 10/10£473
Tue 17/1108:10 -
2 stops15h 10m
Tue 24/1118:30 -
2 stops12h 25m
Deal found 13/10£482
Tue 17/1108:20 -
1 stop11h 50m
Tue 24/1115:55 -
1 stop10h 45m
Deal found 13/10£486
Wed 21/1012:20 -
1 stop12h 55m
Wed 4/1120:05 -
1 stop32h 45m
Deal found 14/10£492
Wed 18/1108:20 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sat 28/1115:55 -
1 stop9h 55m
Deal found 13/10£504
Thu 19/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 2/1219:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 12/10£507
Tue 24/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 1/1219:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 10/10£521
Thu 5/1109:10 -
1 stop15h 10m
Wed 18/1115:55 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 14/10£525

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Round-trip from

£469

One-way from

£301

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£713
2/11-9/11
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 00m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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7/2-31/12
  • 7/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 10/11

06:25-15:30

2 stops39h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£311

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 9/11

07:55-17:20

2 stops39h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£311

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 3/11

08:10-15:30

3 stops37h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£327

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 8/11

13:50-17:20

2 stops33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£336

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 7/2

15:55-14:55

3 stops29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£345

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

13:50-17:20

2 stops33h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£346

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 20/11

17:00-15:30

2 stops52h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£349

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 29/11

15:55-17:20

3 stops55h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£352

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 18/12

17:20-16:50

3 stops29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£383

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 3/3

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/3

20:10-18:30

1 stop17h 20m

£496

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

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 £603). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £897). 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 £790 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £469 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–9 Nov).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,588 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,588 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,588 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
695 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,588 reviews
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Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,833 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,261 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,588 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

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

Related info for your journey

  • 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 and Aer Lingus can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 15h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 25m. Birmingham and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3860 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 £478. 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 £603). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £897). 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 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£478Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£506Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£556Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£565Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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