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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £397

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 20 November 2025.

Thu 27/1108:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Mon 1/1219:40ORD - BHX
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 18/11£513
Thu 27/1107:25BHX - ORD
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1215:57ORD - BHX
2 stops13h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£650
Sun 23/1108:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Tue 25/1115:50ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 19/11£712
Sun 23/1117:15BHX - ORD
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1115:35ORD - BHX
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£847
Fri 19/1209:10BHX - STL
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1211:41STL - BHX
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11£1,056
Sat 20/1216:00BHX - STL
2 stops33h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1209:36STL - BHX
2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£1,060
Sat 20/1217:45BHX - STL
2 stops26h 10mLufthansa
Wed 31/1215:50STL - BHX
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11£1,327
Fri 19/1206:05BHX - STL
1 stop13h 50mLufthansa
Wed 31/1215:50STL - BHX
1 stop14h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 18/11£1,663

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Birmingham to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£397

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£520
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 15/1-28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 15/1

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

19:20-18:30

1 stop17h 10m

£397

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 21/1

19:10-16:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

19:10-18:30

1 stop17h 20m

£413

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 8/1

07:25-17:20

2 stops15h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

18:30-18:05

2 stops17h 35m

£426

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 1/1

08:15-14:00

1 stop11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/1

21:00-12:50

1 stop9h 50m

£585

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 17/1

08:15-14:45

3 stops36h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

17:30-00:50

2 stops25h 20m

£623

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 15/1

13:25-17:48

2 stops34h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

14:00-12:45

2 stops16h 45m

£632

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 15/1

06:15-22:07

2 stops21h 52m

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/1

13:26-08:30

2 stops13h 04m

£645

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 21/1

06:15-09:08

2 stops32h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sun 25/1

19:16-17:50

2 stops40h 34m

£658

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 5/3

09:20-08:54

2 stops29h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/3

13:00-17:50

2 stops23h 50m

£691

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 8/1

09:20-16:31

2 stops37h 11m

Chicago Midway

Thu 22/1

13:28-16:50

2 stops21h 22m

£757

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £364). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £610). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Birmingham to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

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 20 November 2025.
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
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
673 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,584 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,377 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,579 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,412 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 21h 52m. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £364). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £610). 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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£389Average£480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£465Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£476Average£614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£493Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£509Average£634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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