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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £328

BHX — CHI
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Mon 2/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 10/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/9£328
Tue 17/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 24/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 18/9£334
Tue 3/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Tue 10/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/9£337
Wed 11/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sat 14/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 20/9£338
Tue 3/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 11/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/9£341
Mon 2/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Wed 11/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/9£343
Sun 1/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 8/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/9£349
Wed 4/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 9/1119:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 19/9£360
Tue 17/1119:50 -
2 stops26h 55m
Tue 24/1119:15 -
3 stops20h 35m
Deal found 18/9£411
Wed 4/1118:50 -
2 stops27h 55m
Thu 12/1119:15 -
2 stops18h 00m
Deal found 21/9£416
Mon 2/1119:50 -
2 stops26h 55m
Tue 10/1119:15 -
2 stops20h 35m
Deal found 19/9£425

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Round-trip from

£328

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£687
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 2/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 2/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

19:15-18:30

1 stop17h 15m

£360

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

19:15-18:30

1 stop17h 15m

£360

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 30/9

08:25-12:40

2 stops34h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£366

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 29/9

18:45-12:40

2 stops47h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 17/11

19:50-16:45

2 stops26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/11

19:15-21:50

3 stops20h 35m

£411

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 1/10

11:35-16:00

2 stops34h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£424

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 2/11

20:45-16:45

3 stops26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

19:15-21:20

3 stops20h 05m

£466

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 14/10

18:00-14:00

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£482

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 7/11

08:45-18:20

1 stop15h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

15:55-09:00

1 stop11h 05m

£503

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 17/11

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/11

10:30-18:30

2 stops26h 00m

£521

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £618). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £870). 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 £620 and £751 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £328 on Scandinavian Airlines (2 Nov–10 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 £380.

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
1,575 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,575 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,575 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,575 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,785 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,575 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,226 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,575 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

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 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 £473. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from £500, and KLM, from £525. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £618). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £870). 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£473Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£525Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£560Average£724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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