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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £409
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
22 Nov — 29 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in November or February, booked 79 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 23 October 2025.
Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago
Cheapest flights from Birmingham to ChicagoExplore 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 23 October 2025.
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 23 October 2025.
Tue 2/1219:10BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 8/1219:20ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/10£409
Thu 20/1119:10BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 27/1119:20ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/10£424
Sat 6/1217:25BHX - ORD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1216:25ORD - BHX
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10£481
Sat 6/1209:10BHX - ORD
1 stop14h 45mAer Lingus
Sat 13/1219:40ORD - BHX
1 stop13h 30mAer Lingus
Deal found 22/10£491
Fri 5/1208:15BHX - ORD
1 stop15h 40mAer Lingus
Fri 12/1219:40ORD - BHX
1 stop13h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/10£502
Tue 16/1208:15BHX - ORD
1 stop15h 40mAer Lingus
Tue 6/121:00ORD - BHX
1 stop16h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 22/10£520
Sat 8/1111:40BHX - ORD
1 stop12h 15mAer Lingus
Thu 20/1119:40ORD - BHX
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/10£567
Sun 28/1208:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Sun 28/1219:40ORD - BHX
1 stop13h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 21/10£586
Fri 5/1206:00BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1219:40ORD - BHX
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10£598
Tue 2/1209:20BHX - MDW
2 stops20h 27mDelta
Mon 8/1213:14MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 16mDelta
Deal found 21/10£608
Tue 16/1209:20BHX - MDW
2 stops14h 40mKLM
Tue 6/113:00MDW - BHX
2 stops13h 30mKLM
Deal found 22/10£691
Sat 8/1110:25BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1109:34MDW - BHX
2 stops21h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10£756
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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 23 October 2025.
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Price
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Tue 2/12
19:10-16:45
1 stop27h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/12
19:20-18:30
1 stop17h 10m
£409
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Thu 5/3
19:10-16:55
1 stop27h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/3
20:20-18:30
1 stop17h 10m
£410
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Thu 20/11
19:10-16:45
1 stop27h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 27/11
19:20-18:30
1 stop17h 10m
£424
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Sat 6/12
09:10-17:55
1 stop14h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 13/12
19:40-15:10
1 stop13h 30m
£491
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Tue 16/12
08:15-17:55
1 stop15h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/1
21:00-19:25
1 stop16h 25m
£520
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Sat 6/12
13:30-15:10
3 stops31h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 13/12
16:25-22:50
2 stops24h 25m
£559
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Sat 8/11
11:40-17:55
1 stop12h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 20/11
19:40-12:50
1 stop11h 10m
£567
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Wed 19/11
09:05-15:20
1 stop12h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 26/11
13:00-12:45
2 stops17h 45m
£601
BirminghamChicago
BHX - MDW
BHXMDW
Birmingham
Tue 2/12
09:20-23:47
2 stops20h 27m
Chicago Midway
Mon 8/12
13:14-09:30
2 stops14h 16m
£608
BirminghamChicago
BHX - MDW
BHXMDW
Birmingham
Thu 5/3
06:15-18:08
2 stops17h 53m
Chicago Midway
Mon 9/3
13:00-17:50
2 stops23h 50m
£667
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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago
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Estimated return price
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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 17 October 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £370). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £601). 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 23 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
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 66% 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 £484.
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 Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 50m.
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 23 October 2025.
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.
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.4
Boarding
7.8
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAbisola,Oct 2025
LOS - CDG
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