Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £423

BHX — CHI
2 Dec — 9 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Wed 9/1208:35 -
2 stops14h 45m
Sun 13/1218:30 -
2 stops12h 50m
Deal found 2/11£509
Thu 19/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sun 29/1119:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 29/10£550
Thu 19/1107:30 -
2 stops38h 00m
Sun 29/1120:10 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 29/10£561
Fri 13/1119:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Mon 23/1119:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 30/10£584
Sat 5/1210:40 -
1 stop11h 35m
Sun 13/1218:25 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 29/10£591
Mon 14/1208:00 -
1 stop12h 10m
Mon 21/1220:05 -
1 stop15h 50m
Deal found 30/10£594
Wed 16/1208:35 -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 23/1215:55 -
1 stop9h 45m
Deal found 1/11£603
Sat 5/1217:20 -
2 stops28h 10m
Sun 13/1218:30 -
2 stops19h 45m
Deal found 29/10£604
Sun 20/1219:10 -
1 stop27h 35m
Sat 16/119:10 -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 29/10£606

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Round-trip from

£509

One-way from

£423

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£675
9/12-13/12
  • 9/12-13/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 27h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
Search Deals
17/11-31/12
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 17/11

20:50-15:30

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£423

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 1/1

06:15-06:00

3 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£556

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 4/12

10:40-16:15

1 stop11h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/12

15:47-16:45

2 stops18h 58m

£618

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 14/2

06:00-14:25

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/3

18:25-13:35

1 stop13h 10m

£621

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 20/1

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/1

07:00-18:30

2 stops29h 30m

£642

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 13/11

19:10-09:35

2 stops44h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/11

19:10-18:30

1 stop17h 20m

£650

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 16/12

06:00-18:45

2 stops18h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/12

17:55-17:40

2 stops17h 45m

£694

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/12

20:45-17:20

3 stops26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/12

18:30-16:05

3 stops15h 35m

£701

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 21/11

09:10-18:20

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

15:55-07:50

1 stop9h 55m

£717

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 16/11

16:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£780

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 30/10

Showing 1-10 of 15 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Birmingham with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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 £595). 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 £601 and £738 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £509 on Multiple Airlines (9 Dec–13 Dec).

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 £379.

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 63 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
1,594 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,594 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,594 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
697 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,594 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
1,877 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,594 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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
8,278 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,594 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

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?

    Delta and Scandinavian Airlines can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 11h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h. 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 £472. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from £500, and KLM, from £549. Virgin Atlantic is currently priced 34% 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 £595). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Birmingham to Chicago

Heathrow to O'Hare Intl flights
Gatwick to O'Hare Intl flights
Stansted to O'Hare Intl flights
London City to O'Hare Intl flights
Heathrow to Midway flights
Luton to O'Hare Intl flights
Manchester to O'Hare Intl flights
Heathrow to St. Louis flights
Edinburgh to O'Hare Intl flights
Manchester to St. Louis flights
Manchester to Midway flights
Gatwick to St. Louis flights
London City to St. Louis flights
Southend to O'Hare Intl flights
Gatwick to Midway flights
Birmingham to O'Hare Intl flights
Stansted to St. Louis flights
Edinburgh to Midway flights
Liverpool to O'Hare Intl flights
Edinburgh to St. Louis flights
Bristol to O'Hare Intl flights
Leeds to O'Hare Intl flights
Southampton to O'Hare Intl flights
Heathrow to Moline flights
Edinburgh to Moline flights
Heathrow to Peoria flights
Manchester to Peoria flights
Birmingham to St. Louis flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to O'Hare Intl flights
London City to Peoria flights
London City to Midway flights
Birmingham to Midway flights
Exeter to O'Hare Intl flights
Luton to St. Louis flights
Bristol to Midway flights
Heathrow to Springfield flights
Gatwick to Champaign flights
Manchester to Moline flights
Newquay to O'Hare Intl flights
Darlington to O'Hare Intl flights
Doncaster to O'Hare Intl flights
London City to Moline flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to Midway flights
Darlington to Midway flights
Leeds to Midway flights
Leeds to St. Louis flights
Newcastle upon Tyne to St. Louis flights
Heathrow to Champaign flights
Grimsby to O'Hare Intl flights
Heathrow to Evansville flights

Top 4 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£472Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
KLMCheapest£549Average£637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Aer LingusCheapest£558Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Aer Lingus flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

Deals for Birmingham to Chicago flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Birmingham to Chicago?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Chicago from Birmingham.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Birmingham to Chicago with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Birmingham to Chicago with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Birmingham to Chicago become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Chicago from Birmingham today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.