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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £263

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 11 March 2026.

Fri 17/406:00
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/422:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£401
Thu 23/419:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 27/419:15
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/3£441
Tue 3/1119:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 26/1119:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/3£455
Tue 21/408:30
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 28/419:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3£469
Mon 20/411:45
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/415:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£496
Mon 20/405:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 03m
Delta
Mon 27/413:24
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 16m
Delta
Deal found 6/3£644
Tue 21/405:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 41m
Delta
Tue 28/410:41
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/3£649
Thu 23/405:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 03m
Delta
Thu 30/409:29
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 01m
Delta
Deal found 9/3£678
Mon 20/405:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 03m
Delta
Sun 26/409:27
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 08m
Delta
Deal found 7/3£679
Wed 9/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/910:35
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£681
Mon 18/509:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 36m
KLM
Wed 27/513:22
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 13m
KLM
Deal found 9/3£693
Wed 24/605:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 36m
Delta
Tue 7/717:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 41m
Delta
Deal found 10/3£700

Find 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 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£401

One-way from

£263

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£612
17/4-24/4
  • 17/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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21/5
  • 21/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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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 11 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Mon 20/4

05:55-17:58

2 stops18h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/4

13:24-13:40

2 stops18h 16m

£644

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 21/4

05:55-18:36

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago Midway

Tue 28/4

10:41-09:30

2 stops16h 49m

£649

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 18/4

05:55-08:03

2 stops32h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

22:30-17:40

1 stop13h 10m

£650

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 23/4

06:05-12:55

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

14:30-17:25

2 stops20h 55m

£672

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Mon 20/4

05:55-17:58

2 stops18h 03m

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/4

09:27-08:35

2 stops17h 08m

£679
Fastest return journey

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 24/6

09:20-14:30

1 stop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

14:10-13:40

2 stops17h 30m

£697

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 24/6

05:55-18:31

2 stops18h 36m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/7

17:59-13:40

2 stops13h 41m

£700

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Fri 17/4

06:00-17:58

2 stops17h 58m

Chicago Midway

Fri 24/4

09:27-08:35

2 stops17h 08m

£713

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 14/5

05:55-18:33

2 stops18h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sun 31/5

09:22-08:35

2 stops17h 13m

£777

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Mon 23/3

10:25-22:31

2 stops17h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sun 29/3

09:35-08:35

2 stops17h 00m

£817

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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 6 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 38 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £354). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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’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 60% 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 £418.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 39m.

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 11 March 2026.
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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
680 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,710 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,474 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,843 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,470 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.6

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • 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. 6 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 United Airlines can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 18h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 05m. Birmingham and Chicago are separated by a distance of 3863 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 £287. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Scandinavian Airlines, from £379, and British Airways, from £496. Lufthansa is currently priced 53% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £354). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £603). 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 6 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£287Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£379Average£429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£496Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£497Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£506Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£511Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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