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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £294

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
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Wed 16/912:00 -
1 stop13h 15m
Mon 21/915:45 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 12/8£467
Thu 27/808:50 -
2 stops15h 25m
Wed 9/919:25 -
2 stops19h 40m
Deal found 10/8£471
Tue 1/908:30 -
2 stops18h 55m
Tue 8/919:25 -
2 stops19h 20m
Deal found 9/8£474
Mon 31/820:25 -
2 stops31h 00m
Tue 8/919:25 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 9/8£475
Wed 16/912:00 -
1 stop13h 15m
Wed 23/915:45 -
1 stop10h 10m
Deal found 9/8£476
Mon 31/820:25 -
1 stop28h 50m
Tue 8/915:45 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 9/8£490
Thu 27/808:10 -
1 stop17h 05m
Wed 9/921:00 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 9/8£502
Tue 8/908:10 -
1 stop11h 50m
Tue 15/921:00 -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 11/8£505
Tue 20/1012:20 -
1 stop12h 55m
Tue 27/1016:55 -
1 stop18h 10m
Deal found 9/8£514
Thu 24/919:15 -
2 stops34h 27m
Mon 28/914:30 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 12/8£602
Thu 12/1119:10 -
2 stops32h 23m
Mon 16/1112:20 -
2 stops24h 10m
Deal found 10/8£603
Fri 11/905:55 -
2 stops16h 22m
Sun 27/909:29 -
2 stops17h 06m
Deal found 8/8£626

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£467

One-way from

£294

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£741
16/9-21/9
  • 16/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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30/9
  • 30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 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 13 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

09:20-14:30

1 stop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

£601

BirminghamSt. Louis

BHX Birmingham - STL Lambert-St Louis

BHXSTL

Birmingham

Thu 24/9

19:15-23:42

2 stops34h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 28/9

14:30-18:35

2 stops22h 05m

£602

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 16/9

08:25-12:40

2 stops34h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

19:25-19:25

2 stops18h 00m

£602

BirminghamSt. Louis

BHX Birmingham - STL Lambert-St Louis

BHXSTL

Birmingham

Thu 12/11

19:10-21:33

2 stops32h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 16/11

12:20-18:30

2 stops24h 10m

£603

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 11/9

13:25-22:32

2 stops15h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

17:10-17:50

1 stop18h 40m

£606

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 25/9

09:20-14:15

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/10

11:30-09:30

2 stops16h 00m

£619

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 28/9

05:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

£619

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

05:55-14:30

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

10:30-09:30

2 stops17h 00m

£619

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 11/9

13:25-22:32

2 stops15h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/9

10:30-09:30

2 stops17h 00m

£622

BirminghamChicago

BHX Birmingham - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 14/9

06:00-15:10

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

£623

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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 £569). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £818). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Birmingham to Illinois flights typically cost between £580 and £918 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £467 on Multiple Airlines (16 Sept–21 Sept).

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

Booking 67 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 13 August 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
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

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
1,557 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

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
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

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
1,950 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

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
1,698 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

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
8,161 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

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 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 10h 55m. There are 3860 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 £569). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £818). 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 13 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£377Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£468Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£494Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£503Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£525Average£713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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