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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £251

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
7 Jun — 14 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Birmingham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 May 2026.

Tue 6/1021:00
ORD
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BHX
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/1019:30
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£560
Mon 7/1216:00
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops38h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 10/1206:00
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops14h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/5£576
Mon 7/1216:00
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops38h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1206:00
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop20h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/5£585
Tue 1/915:45
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop10h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/916:00
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£588
Tue 9/610:43
ORD
-
BHX
3 stops24h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/623:10
BHX
-
ORD
3 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5£609
Tue 6/1014:40
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop21h 20m
SWISS
Mon 12/1018:50
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop23h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 6/5£618
Mon 7/1219:15
ORD
-
BHX
1 stop17h 15m
Scandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/1219:10
BHX
-
ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/5£618
Mon 28/908:45
ORD
-
BHX
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1010:05
BHX
-
ORD
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£632
Thu 22/1012:30
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops15h 00m
Delta
Fri 6/1109:20
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/5£696
Tue 1/914:00
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops13h 30m
Delta
Tue 8/905:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops15h 32m
Delta
Deal found 6/5£750
Mon 27/709:19
MDW
-
BHX
2 stops18h 11m
Delta
Fri 7/805:55
BHX
-
MDW
2 stops18h 38m
Delta
Deal found 8/5£770
Mon 1/609:23
MDW
-
BHX
3 stops31h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/607:00
BHX
-
MDW
3 stops32h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£774

Find flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Birmingham (BHX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£560

One-way from

£251

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Average price

£565
6/10-12/10
  • 6/10-12/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 35m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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  • 17/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 30m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Birmingham 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 8 May 2026.
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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

11:05-17:35

2 stops24h 30m

Birmingham

Mon 12/10

17:55-12:55

2 stops25h 00m

£661

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/9

14:00-09:30

2 stops13h 30m

Birmingham

Tue 8/9

05:55-15:27

2 stops15h 32m

£750

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

15:45-08:05

1 stop10h 20m

Birmingham

Fri 31/7

19:35-11:50

2 stops46h 15m

£759

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

17:18-13:40

2 stops14h 22m

Birmingham

Tue 4/8

05:55-14:15

1 stop14h 20m

£763

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/7

17:18-13:40

2 stops14h 22m

Birmingham

Thu 6/8

09:15-20:49

2 stops17h 34m

£771
Fastest return journey

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

17:18-13:40

2 stops14h 22m

Birmingham

Thu 6/8

09:15-14:15

1 stop11h 00m

£800

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

Birmingham

Sat 8/8

05:55-14:15

1 stop14h 20m

£812

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/7

12:41-09:30

2 stops14h 49m

Birmingham

Sat 8/8

05:55-18:33

2 stops18h 38m

£822

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/7

13:18-09:30

2 stops14h 12m

Birmingham

Sat 8/8

05:55-18:33

2 stops18h 38m

£822

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

19:25-11:30

3 stops34h 05m

Birmingham

Mon 1/6

08:45-22:05

2 stops19h 20m

£841

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Birmingham

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £70). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in January is currently the most expensive (average of £566). 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 Chicago to Birmingham?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Birmingham chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Birmingham on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £410.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Birmingham?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Birmingham, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Birmingham, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 43m.

How often are flights from Chicago to Birmingham delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Chicago and Birmingham have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 178 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Birmingham flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Birmingham. 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 into for flights to Birmingham from Chicago?

    Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Birmingham from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Birmingham airport from Chicago. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Birmingham’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Birmingham?

    Departing from Chicago to Birmingham will take you 13h 30m. There are 3863 mi between Chicago and Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Birmingham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Birmingham flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Birmingham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham 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 Chicago to Birmingham?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £70). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in January is currently the most expensive (average of £566). 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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