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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Illinois from £393

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — ORD
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Thu 12/319:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 45m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 16/320:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/1£393
Mon 23/1119:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 30/1119:20
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 10m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 18/1£422
Thu 12/307:25
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/316:50
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£453
Mon 20/408:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop11h 50m
British Airways
Sun 26/415:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop18h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 19/1£489
Fri 13/308:15
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop15h 40m
British Airways
Tue 17/320:40
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop9h 30m
British Airways
Deal found 20/1£494
Thu 29/108:15
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops17h 49m
British Airways
Mon 2/221:00
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop32h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 18/1£497
Thu 12/306:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 25m
Delta
Mon 16/318:34
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 16m
Delta
Deal found 18/1£523
Thu 5/213:35
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops35h 01m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 20/209:50
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops21h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/1£526
Mon 20/405:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 59m
Delta
Sun 26/418:34
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops17h 16m
Delta
Deal found 19/1£529
Fri 13/306:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops16h 39m
Delta
Tue 17/314:05
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 25m
Delta
Deal found 20/1£536
Wed 4/206:00
BHX
-
STL
2 stops23h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 8/208:30
STL
-
BHX
2 stops22h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1£555
Thu 5/306:15
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/313:10
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£637

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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£393

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£519
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 12/3-16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 55m total
  • Birmingham to Illinois
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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

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 12/3

19:10-17:55

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

20:20-18:30

1 stop17h 10m

£393

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 12/3

07:25-18:20

2 stops15h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

16:50-12:20

1 stop14h 30m

£453

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 20/4

10:00-18:15

2 stops38h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

15:45-11:20

1 stop13h 35m

£453

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 5/3

19:10-16:55

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

20:20-18:30

1 stop17h 10m

£510

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 5/3

13:25-20:05

1 stop12h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

07:16-12:35

2 stops24h 19m

£514

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 13/3

06:05-16:20

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/3

15:40-12:35

2 stops15h 55m

£515

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 5/2

09:10-19:15

1 stop16h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

21:00-18:30

1 stop15h 30m

£516

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 6/3

08:45-15:20

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

19:45-12:35

2 stops35h 50m

£519

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 12/3

06:15-18:40

2 stops17h 25m

Chicago Midway

Mon 16/3

18:34-16:50

2 stops17h 16m

£523

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Thu 5/2

13:35-18:36

2 stops35h 01m

Chicago Midway

Fri 20/2

09:50-12:50

2 stops21h 00m

£526

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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 £38). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £599). 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 21 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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
1,660 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
1,437 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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
7,736 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Boarding

7.8

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 17h 25m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Illinois (average of £38). Flying from Birmingham to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of £599). 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 21 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest£286Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£379Average£468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£457Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£474Average£633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£492Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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