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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £498

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
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 24 July 2026.

Sat 5/1206:25
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/1215:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£498
Tue 22/921:40
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops28h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/919:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£512
Fri 4/1207:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/1215:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/7£518
Wed 9/921:30
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/915:45
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7£524
Thu 3/908:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 05m
Aer Lingus
Sat 12/915:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£534
Fri 4/1213:20
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 05m
Aer Lingus
Fri 11/1215:55
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 50m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 23/7£537
Sat 5/912:00
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 12/915:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/7£539
Mon 31/819:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/919:15
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 21/7£548
Tue 22/909:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 59m
Delta
Tue 29/909:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 31m
Delta
Deal found 23/7£641
Wed 9/906:00
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 57m
Air France
Wed 23/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 21m
Air France
Deal found 19/7£697
Thu 3/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 06m
Delta
Sat 12/917:37
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 03m
Delta
Deal found 23/7£701
Mon 31/809:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 41m
KLM
Sun 13/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 16m
KLM
Deal found 21/7£738

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 24 July 2026.

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£498

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July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£852
Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 5/12-12/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 25m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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Cheapest return flight

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 3/9

14:25-16:00

2 stops31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

19:25-21:15

2 stops19h 50m

£591

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 4/12

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

07:00-18:30

2 stops29h 30m

£624

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 22/9

09:20-18:19

2 stops14h 59m

Chicago Midway

Tue 29/9

09:59-09:30

2 stops17h 31m

£641

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 5/9

12:40-16:00

2 stops33h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

15:45-08:05

1 stop10h 20m

£667

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 7/10

10:00-09:40

1 stop29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/10

11:25-09:05

1 stop15h 40m

£685

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 4/12

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/12

10:30-18:30

2 stops26h 00m

£685

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

09:20-14:15

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/10

17:10-17:50

1 stop18h 40m

£698

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 18/8

18:45-12:40

2 stops47h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

15:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

£701

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 3/9

05:55-18:01

2 stops18h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/9

17:37-13:40

2 stops14h 03m

£701

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Sat 5/9

05:55-15:57

2 stops16h 02m

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/9

17:37-13:40

2 stops14h 03m

£702

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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.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £565). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 £655 and £953 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £498 on Multiple Airlines (5 Dec–12 Dec).

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 70% 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 £378.

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 19m.

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 Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

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 68 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

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 24 July 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
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
694 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,899 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,676 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,544 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 5 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, Delta, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 14h 59m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 41m. 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 £382. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Atlantic, from £474, and British Airways, from £500. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 42% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £565). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 5 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£382Average£432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£474Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£509Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£516Average£711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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