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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £219

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
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 24 January 2026.

Thu 5/214:25
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/219:10
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£413
Thu 5/219:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 8/219:10
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/1£429
Thu 19/219:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Sun 22/219:10
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 23/1£434
Mon 16/1119:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 3/1219:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 22/1£447
Mon 9/311:00
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/316:50
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£461
Tue 10/308:15
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/319:30
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops12h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1£468
Sat 28/208:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
British Airways
Wed 4/315:50
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1£470
Sun 8/311:50
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/317:25
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£475
Thu 29/109:10
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops16h 54m
British Airways
Mon 2/221:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop32h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 21/1£492
Tue 10/306:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 25m
Delta
Tue 17/309:35
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 55m
Delta
Deal found 23/1£517
Mon 9/306:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 25m
Delta
Mon 16/309:35
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 55m
Delta
Deal found 23/1£518
Sat 28/206:00
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/313:29
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£520

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 24 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£413

One-way from

£219

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£511
5/2-8/2
  • 5/2-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 52h 45m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 21m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£65 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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Birmingham

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 5/2

14:40-08:18

2 stops47h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

21:00-18:05

1 stop15h 05m

£452

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 9/3

11:00-18:55

1 stop12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

16:50-12:20

1 stop14h 30m

£461

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 10/3

08:15-18:20

2 stops15h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

19:30-12:50

2 stops12h 20m

£468

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 28/2

08:15-19:15

1 stop17h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

15:50-07:45

1 stop9h 55m

£470

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

06:00-15:20

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

19:00-17:00

1 stop17h 00m

£495

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 12/3

13:25-21:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

14:00-12:35

2 stops17h 35m

£503

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 19/2

19:10-13:29

2 stops48h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

19:10-18:30

1 stop17h 20m

£503

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 28/2

06:00-15:20

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

12:50-12:45

2 stops17h 55m

£508

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 8/3

06:00-20:05

1 stop20h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

05:40-12:35

2 stops25h 55m

£508

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 12/2

06:00-13:25

1 stop13h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

16:05-12:35

1 stop14h 30m

£508

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £37). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £590). 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.

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 24 January 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
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
678 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.3
Good
1,662 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,442 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,748 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 15h 20m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £37). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £590). 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 24 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£282Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£373Average£461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£451Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£467Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£485Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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