How long is the flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

Departing from Birmingham to Illinois will take you 16h. There are 3860 mi between Birmingham and Illinois. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Illinois?

When booking a flight from Birmingham to Illinois, you may want to consider flying on Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic or KLM as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to IL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Birmingham to Illinois as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£464
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £598). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of £890). 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 £592 and £672 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £464 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–9 Nov).

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

Booking 63 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Illinois, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

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1,591 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Virgin Atlantic

7.5

Good

696 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,591 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Aer Lingus

7.3

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KLM

7.8

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1,591 reviews

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

British Airways

6.7

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Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

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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 16h. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £598). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of £890). 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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Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£475	Average£664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
British Airways	Cheapest£502	Average£614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£552	Average£665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£561	Average£728	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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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 £592 and £672 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £464 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–9 Nov).

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

Booking 63 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Illinois, such as KLM,Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Birmingham to Illinois flights typically cost between £592 and £672 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £464 on Multiple Airlines (2 Nov–9 Nov).