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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £298

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 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
12 Aug — 19 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 13 July 2026.

Tue 25/821:40
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/909:50
ORD
-
BHX
3 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£504
Wed 7/1008:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1015:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£521
Wed 9/921:30
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/919:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£528
Tue 25/823:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/815:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£541
Tue 27/1006:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops17h 23m
Lufthansa
Tue 27/1023:35
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop32h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 10/7£560
Wed 9/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 02m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 23/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 16m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/7£677
Thu 15/1005:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 10m
Delta
Mon 19/1010:58
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 32m
Delta
Deal found 12/7£680
Wed 9/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/913:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£688
Sat 17/1005:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 10m
Delta
Fri 23/1018:45
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 12/7£710
Fri 16/1005:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 44m
Delta
Sat 24/1012:28
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops16h 17m
Delta
Deal found 12/7£715
Wed 9/919:15
BHX
-
STL
2 stops34h 27m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 13/915:54
STL
-
BHX
2 stops20h 41m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 8/7£818
Thu 6/817:40
BHX
-
STL
3 stops31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/814:40
STL
-
BHX
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£870

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£504

One-way from

£298

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£849
25/8-1/9
  • 25/8-1/9
  • 6 total stops
  • 53h 37m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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26/10
  • 26/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£54 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 13 July 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 7/10

08:10-18:15

2 stops16h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/10

19:25-16:05

2 stops14h 40m

£538

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

09:25-14:25

1 stop11h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

18:25-17:40

1 stop17h 15m

£664

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

£669

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

£677

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 15/10

05:55-18:05

2 stops18h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 19/10

10:58-09:30

2 stops16h 32m

£680

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 15/10

08:15-19:15

2 stops17h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/10

11:05-00:55

3 stops31h 50m

£713

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Fri 16/10

05:55-16:39

2 stops16h 44m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/10

12:28-10:45

2 stops16h 17m

£715

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 27/8

19:15-16:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/8

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£798

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 5/8

19:15-16:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£800

BirminghamSt. Louis

BHX - STL

BHXSTL

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

19:15-23:42

2 stops34h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 13/9

15:54-18:35

2 stops20h 41m

£818

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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 £588). 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 13 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
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

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
1,537 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

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
693 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

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
1,878 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

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
1,666 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

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
8,113 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,537 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Overall

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 17h 02m. 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 £588). 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 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£380Average£430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£472Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£498Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£507Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£511Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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