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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £282

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 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago to Birmingham are usually found in February or November, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£282

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£600
10/2-25/2
  • 10/2-25/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
22/1
  • 22/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 15m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 January 2025.

Mon 10/218:30ORD - BHX
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/207:40BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£429
Mon 10/217:20ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/220:45BHX - ORD
1 stop23h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1£497
Sun 2/315:55ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 50mAer Lingus
Sun 9/308:15BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Deal found 15/1£516
Mon 10/210:05ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 50mDelta
Tue 25/206:00BHX - ORD
1 stop15h 05mDelta
Deal found 15/1£520
Mon 10/210:57MDW - BHX
2 stops16h 58mDelta
Tue 25/206:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 56mDelta
Deal found 15/1£525
Mon 3/311:35ORD - BHX
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Mon 10/306:00BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 17/1£531
Mon 3/319:05ORD - BHX
1 stop30h 50mSWISS
Mon 10/318:50BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 25mSWISS
Deal found 17/1£536
Mon 3/315:55ORD - BHX
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/309:05BHX - ORD
2 stops38h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£546
Mon 3/313:26MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 24mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 10/306:15BHX - MDW
2 stops21h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/1£554
Sun 2/312:15ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 20mKLM
Sun 9/306:15BHX - ORD
2 stops16h 13mKLM
Deal found 16/1£564
Sat 8/320:30ORD - BHX
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/311:05BHX - ORD
1 stop29h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£629
Fri 16/522:30ORD - BHX
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Sat 24/517:50BHX - ORD
1 stop24h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 15/1£706

Find flights from Chicago to Birmingham within your budget

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 17 January 2025.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/2

18:30-19:10

2 stops18h 40m

Birmingham

Tue 25/2

07:40-17:20

2 stops15h 40m

£429

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/2

17:20-09:55

1 stop10h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 25/2

20:45-14:30

1 stop23h 45m

£497

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

15:55-07:45

1 stop9h 50m

Birmingham

Sun 9/3

08:15-15:00

1 stop11h 45m

£516

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/2

10:05-09:55

2 stops17h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 25/2

06:00-15:05

1 stop15h 05m

£520

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/2

10:57-09:55

2 stops16h 58m

Birmingham

Tue 25/2

06:15-18:11

2 stops17h 56m

£525

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

11:35-17:00

2 stops23h 25m

Birmingham

Mon 10/3

06:00-19:55

2 stops18h 55m

£531

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

19:05-07:55

1 stop30h 50m

Birmingham

Mon 10/3

18:50-17:15

1 stop27h 25m

£536

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

15:55-12:40

1 stop14h 45m

Birmingham

Mon 10/3

09:05-18:45

2 stops38h 40m

£546

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/3

13:26-12:50

2 stops17h 24m

Birmingham

Mon 10/3

06:15-22:27

2 stops21h 12m

£554

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/3

12:15-08:35

2 stops14h 20m

Birmingham

Sun 9/3

06:15-16:28

2 stops16h 13m

£564

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Birmingham

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Birmingham including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Birmingham. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Birmingham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 £83). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Birmingham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Birmingham at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Birmingham ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Birmingham when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Birmingham by month

Plan your trip to Birmingham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Birmingham, 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 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Birmingham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Birmingham. 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 Birmingham. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.5
Good
664 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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 2 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Birmingham round-trip from £497. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £516, and Delta, from £520. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Birmingham one-way?

    £357 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SWISS. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting from £359 and £371, respectively.

  • 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 £83). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in September is currently the most expensive (average of £112). 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 AtlanticCheapest£464Average£722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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