Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £427
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 14 November 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 14 November 2025.
Thu 4/1207:25BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£432
Fri 21/1107:55BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£470
Wed 24/1208:40BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£506
Mon 22/1207:45BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/118:30ORD - BHX
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£631
Sun 21/1220:45BHX - ORD
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1215:50ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£654
Thu 4/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Sun 7/1209:34MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/11£760
Wed 24/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 11mDelta
Tue 30/1209:29MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Deal found 13/11£840
Tue 16/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Fri 2/109:50MDW - BHX
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11£927
Mon 22/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Fri 9/113:28MDW - BHX
2 stops13h 02mDelta
Deal found 13/11£965
Sat 27/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 04mDelta
Sat 3/109:29MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/11£1,070
Sun 21/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Sat 27/1209:29MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/11£1,093
Fri 21/1106:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 59mDelta
Sun 7/1209:34MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/11£1,188
Best flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 5/319:10BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 9/320:20ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/11£427
Thu 4/1209:45BHX - ORD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:30ORD - BHX
3 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£527
Tue 21/408:35BHX - ORD
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Tue 28/414:20ORD - BHX
1 stop11h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/11£588
Wed 22/406:00BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/412:59ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11£616
Wed 4/216:40BHX - ORD
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/419:50ORD - BHX
1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/11£620
Wed 4/206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Thu 2/409:20MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Deal found 13/11£658
Wed 22/408:20BHX - ORD
1 stop35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/420:50ORD - BHX
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£581
Thu 5/306:00BHX - ORD
1 stop15h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/312:00ORD - BHX
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11£633
Wed 24/1208:40BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:30ORD - BHX
3 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£599
Thu 5/306:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 22mDelta
Mon 9/309:30MDW - BHX
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/11£687
Fri 10/406:00BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 08mDelta
Fri 24/417:59MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 51mDelta
Deal found 13/11£725
Thu 4/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Sun 7/1209:34MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/11£760
Wed 24/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 11mDelta
Tue 30/1209:29MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Deal found 13/11£840
Tue 16/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Fri 2/109:50MDW - BHX
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11£927
Mon 22/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Fri 9/113:28MDW - BHX
2 stops13h 02mDelta
Deal found 13/11£965
Sat 27/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 04mDelta
Sat 3/109:29MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/11£1,070
Sun 21/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Sat 27/1209:29MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/11£1,093
Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 21/1107:55BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£470
Fri 21/1106:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 59mDelta
Sun 7/1209:34MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/11£1,188
Thu 4/1207:25BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£432
Thu 4/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Sun 7/1209:34MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Deal found 11/11£760
Tue 16/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 45mDelta
Fri 2/109:50MDW - BHX
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/11£927
Sun 21/1220:45BHX - ORD
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/1215:50ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£654
Sun 21/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Sat 27/1209:29MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/11£1,093
Mon 22/1207:45BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/118:30ORD - BHX
3 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£631
Mon 22/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops16h 05mDelta
Fri 9/113:28MDW - BHX
2 stops13h 02mDelta
Deal found 13/11£965
Wed 24/1208:40BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£506
Wed 24/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 11mDelta
Tue 30/1209:29MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Deal found 13/11£840
Sat 27/1206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 04mDelta
Sat 3/109:29MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/11£1,070
One-way flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Birmingham to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Sun 30/1110:25BHX - MDW
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£715
Mon 1/1216:55BHX - ORD
3 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£996
Sun 30/1110:25BHX - ORD
3 stops34h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£1,030
Mon 1/1213:20BHX - MDW
3 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£1,141
Mon 1/1211:05BHX - ORD
1 stop37h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11£2,249
Sun 30/1116:40BHX - ORD
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/11£2,257
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Chicago that are best for you.
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Birmingham
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Chicago
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
£427
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Thu 4/12
09:45-15:25
2 stops35h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 7/12
18:30-18:05
3 stops17h 35m
£527
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Wed 22/4
08:20-14:15
1 stop35h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 27/4
20:50-17:35
1 stop14h 45m
£581
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Tue 21/4
08:35-15:55
1 stop13h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 28/4
14:20-07:50
1 stop11h 30m
£588
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Wed 24/12
08:40-17:20
2 stops14h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 30/12
18:30-21:20
3 stops20h 50m
£599
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Wed 22/4
06:00-14:55
2 stops14h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 27/4
12:59-09:50
2 stops14h 51m
£616
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Wed 4/2
16:40-18:25
1 stop31h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/4
19:50-16:20
1 stop38h 30m
£620
BirminghamChicago
BHX - ORD
BHXORD
Birmingham
Thu 5/3
06:00-15:20
1 stop15h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/3
12:00-12:45
2 stops19h 45m
£633
BirminghamChicago
BHX - MDW
BHXMDW
Birmingham
Wed 4/2
06:15-18:36
2 stops18h 21m
Chicago Midway
Thu 2/4
09:20-08:30
2 stops17h 10m
£658
BirminghamChicago
BHX - MDW
BHXMDW
Birmingham
Thu 5/3
06:15-17:37
2 stops17h 22m
Chicago Midway
Mon 9/3
09:30-17:50
2 stops27h 20m
£687
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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.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights
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 7 November 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £362). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £606). 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 14 November 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 64% 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 £491.
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 14 November 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.
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The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
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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 and Delta can get you from Birmingham to Chicago in just under 18h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 24m. 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 £387. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £463, and KLM, from £474. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 £362). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £606). 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.
Explore flights to Chicago departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 November 2025.
Browse through other flights departing from Birmingham. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 14 November 2025.
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 14 November 2025.
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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Birmingham to Chicago?
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