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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £281

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Sat 14/1113:20
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops36h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 16/1115:15
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop15h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6£444
Mon 24/819:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 31/819:15
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/6£545
Wed 9/912:20
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop12h 55m
British Airways
Wed 23/921:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop16h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 7/6£554
Thu 18/608:50
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/619:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£556
Wed 9/905:55
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 23/917:10
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop14h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/6£563
Thu 27/812:00
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/919:15
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£564
Thu 1/1012:20
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop12h 55m
Aer Lingus
Thu 22/1015:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 55m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 5/6£564
Wed 9/909:20
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
KLM
Wed 23/916:50
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 50m
KLM
Deal found 5/6£566
Thu 1/1005:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 16m
KLM
Sun 4/1018:51
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops31h 44m
KLM
Deal found 7/6£612
Wed 9/910:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/909:30
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£615
Thu 1/1005:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 38m
Delta
Thu 22/1018:45
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 5/6£618
Mon 13/709:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 03m
KLM
Wed 29/713:18
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 17m
KLM
Deal found 6/6£666

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£444

One-way from

£281

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£693
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/11-16/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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27/8
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£54 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
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Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 14/11

13:20-19:35

2 stops36h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

15:15-12:35

1 stop15h 20m

£444

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

13:25-22:06

2 stops14h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

17:53-13:40

2 stops13h 47m

£580

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

05:55-16:36

2 stops16h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

15:00-13:40

2 stops16h 40m

£582

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 1/10

05:55-16:11

2 stops16h 16m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/10

18:51-08:35

2 stops31h 44m

£612

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 1/10

05:55-14:15

1 stop14h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/10

17:20-12:40

2 stops13h 20m

£614
Fastest return journey

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 14/11

08:15-14:00

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

20:10-11:50

1 stop9h 40m

£637

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Mon 13/7

09:15-18:18

2 stops15h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 29/7

13:18-08:35

2 stops13h 17m

£666

BirminghamSt. Louis

BHX - STL

BHXSTL

Birmingham

Sat 21/11

06:10-21:09

2 stops20h 59m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 25/11

15:40-12:35

1 stop14h 55m

£670

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 7/7

05:55-18:25

2 stops18h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 20/7

13:18-09:30

2 stops14h 12m

£670

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 13/7

09:15-19:30

2 stops16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/7

12:27-09:30

2 stops15h 03m

£673

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £43). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of £591). 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 Illinois?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated 9 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Illinois, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andScandinavian Airlines. 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
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
689 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,812 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Aer Lingus
7.3
Good
1,599 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,031 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Birmingham (BHX) from Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

    Departing from Birmingham to Illinois will take you 16h 16m. There are 3863 mi between Birmingham and Illinois. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Birmingham to Illinois?

    While some choose either Birmingham - Chicago Midway or Birmingham - Lambert-St Louis, Birmingham - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Birmingham to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £43). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of £591). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Illinois. 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 9 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£382Average£433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£500Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£509Average£709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£514Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£517Average£662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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