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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £280

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 28 April 2026.

Fri 13/1119:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/1119:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 27/4£534
Sun 7/608:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/621:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4£543
Thu 24/909:40
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops28h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/915:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£546
Tue 9/608:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/621:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£555
Sun 7/608:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/621:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£558
Fri 18/906:00
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1021:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£574
Tue 19/521:40
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/515:50
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£574
Wed 10/608:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/615:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£580
Wed 10/608:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/621:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£581
Wed 10/608:30
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/615:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£582
Tue 26/508:10
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/613:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops23h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£622
Thu 24/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 36m
Delta
Mon 28/917:59
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 51m
Delta
Deal found 25/4£711

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£543

One-way from

£280

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£639
7/6-14/6
  • 7/6-14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 14m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£21 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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Price

Cheapest return flight

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 15/8

08:45-11:50

2 stops33h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

19:05-18:00

1 stop16h 55m

£642

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 20/9

14:20-16:10

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

13:30-13:40

2 stops18h 10m

£701
Fastest return journey

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

06:05-14:55

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 15/9

22:30-17:35

1 stop13h 05m

£705

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

06:05-19:55

1 stop19h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

18:30-17:15

1 stop16h 45m

£705

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

10:25-19:55

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

16:05-17:25

1 stop19h 20m

£705

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

19:15-16:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

19:15-13:40

1 stop12h 25m

£713

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

19:15-16:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

19:15-13:30

1 stop12h 15m

£713

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

19:15-16:10

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£713

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 24/9

05:55-18:31

2 stops18h 36m

Chicago Midway

Mon 28/9

17:59-13:40

2 stops13h 41m

£713

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Wed 9/9

05:55-08:38

2 stops32h 43m

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

09:20-13:40

2 stops22h 20m

£714

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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

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

Booking 89 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.

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 £520). 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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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 28 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Illinois, such as KLM,Scandinavian Airlines, andVirgin Atlantic. 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
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

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
1,508 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

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
1,762 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

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
7.4
Good
688 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

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
1,535 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

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
7,927 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

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 14h 50m. 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, 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 £520). 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 28 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£376Average£427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£493Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£502Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£506Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£508Average£640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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