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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £302

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 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
6 Aug — 13 Aug1
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 7 July 2026.

Tue 25/823:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops23h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/819:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£433
Thu 26/1108:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 45m
Aer Lingus
Thu 10/1220:10
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 40m
Aer Lingus
Deal found 2/7£493
Wed 2/908:25
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/916:05
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7£499
Wed 26/821:30
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops28h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/819:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£499
Wed 2/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 06m
Delta
Wed 9/917:45
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 55m
Delta
Deal found 4/7£640
Wed 30/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 14/1012:28
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/7£641
Thu 26/1106:00
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 50m
Delta
Thu 10/1213:00
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/7£665
Wed 9/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 02m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 23/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/7£669
Wed 9/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£683
Sat 12/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 02m
Delta
Fri 18/919:01
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops15h 49m
Delta
Deal found 3/7£703
Sun 30/809:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 46m
Delta
Sat 5/916:52
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/7£823
Tue 25/809:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops14h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:45
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£921

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 7 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£308

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£827
25/8-31/8
  • 25/8-31/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 02m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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23/8
  • 23/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Illinois 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 7 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

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Fastest return journey

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 26/11

08:15-14:00

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

20:10-12:50

1 stop10h 40m

£493

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

07:00-18:30

2 stops29h 30m

£606

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 26/11

18:35-18:25

2 stops29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

15:55-07:45

1 stop9h 50m

£608

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

06:00-14:25

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

18:25-21:20

1 stop20h 55m

£665

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 26/11

09:25-20:24

2 stops16h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

11:30-09:45

2 stops16h 15m

£665

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 26/11

06:00-16:50

2 stops16h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/12

13:00-09:45

2 stops14h 45m

£665

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

05:55-16:57

2 stops17h 02m

Chicago Midway

Wed 23/9

13:19-08:35

2 stops13h 16m

£669

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

09:25-21:34

2 stops18h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

10:30-09:45

2 stops17h 15m

£670

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 27/8

17:40-21:20

3 stops33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

22:25-17:45

2 stops13h 20m

£689

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Sat 12/9

05:55-16:57

2 stops17h 02m

Chicago Midway

Fri 18/9

19:01-16:50

2 stops15h 49m

£703

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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 £590). 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 7 July 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
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,534 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
691 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,871 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,648 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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
8,103 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,534 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

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 21m. 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 £590). 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 7 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£381Average£432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£473Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£499Average£612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£509Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£513Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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