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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £316

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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

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

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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 939,815 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/12

19:05-07:55

1 stop30h 50m

Birmingham

Wed 11/12

06:05-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

£484

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/12

16:00-08:25

2 stops34h 25m

Birmingham

Thu 9/1

06:05-19:55

2 stops19h 50m

£493

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/12

15:55-07:45

1 stop9h 50m

Birmingham

Tue 10/12

11:35-17:55

1 stop12h 20m

£494

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/1

15:55-12:40

1 stop14h 45m

Birmingham

Fri 24/1

06:00-19:37

2 stops19h 37m

£504

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/1

19:05-18:10

1 stop17h 05m

Birmingham

Thu 23/1

18:55-16:15

1 stop27h 20m

£504

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/1

17:20-17:50

1 stop18h 30m

Birmingham

Fri 24/1

06:15-14:30

1 stop14h 15m

£506

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/1

21:25-16:50

1 stop13h 25m

Birmingham

Tue 14/1

06:00-13:25

1 stop13h 25m

£508

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/1

10:40-18:35

2 stops25h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 3/2

19:30-22:23

2 stops32h 53m

£526

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Sun 26/1

10:57-09:55

2 stops16h 58m

Birmingham

Sun 2/2

06:15-18:14

2 stops17h 59m

£557

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/1

11:53-12:50

2 stops18h 57m

Birmingham

Tue 14/1

08:15-20:04

2 stops17h 49m

£562

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Deals found on 20/11

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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 21 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£316

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February
Lufthansa
  • Lufthansa
  • 2/12-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 10m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
26/11
  • 26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 20m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop

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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 21 November 2024.

Mon 2/1219:05ORD - BHX
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1206:05BHX - ORD
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11£484
Sat 28/1216:00ORD - BHX
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Thu 9/106:05BHX - ORD
2 stops19h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11£493
Tue 3/1215:55ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 50mAer Lingus
Tue 10/1211:35BHX - ORD
1 stop12h 20mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/11£494
Wed 4/1216:25ORD - BHX
1 stop21h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 11/1206:15BHX - ORD
1 stop14h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 19/11£496
Wed 11/1217:09ORD - BHX
2 stops13h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/108:15BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/11£499
Wed 4/1209:45ORD - BHX
2 stops18h 10mDelta
Wed 11/1206:15BHX - ORD
1 stop14h 15mDelta
Deal found 19/11£509
Wed 4/1220:25ORD - BHX
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1206:05BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£539
Tue 26/1121:25ORD - BHX
2 stops19h 20mLufthansa
Tue 3/1217:30BHX - ORD
2 stops25h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11£551
Tue 26/1116:50ORD - BHX
2 stops43h 20mSWISS
Tue 3/1208:45BHX - ORD
3 stops59h 54mSWISS
Deal found 20/11£717
Sun 15/1219:40ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 22/1220:35BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11£832
Sat 28/1209:30MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Thu 9/106:15BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 59mDelta
Deal found 20/11£905
Mon 23/1216:25ORD - BHX
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Tue 31/1217:35BHX - ORD
1 stop26h 55mKLM
Deal found 20/11£1,197

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 15 November 2024.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £78). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in December is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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 21 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Birmingham in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% 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 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Aer Lingus, SWISS and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
663 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,756 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

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 £493. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £494, and United Airlines, from £504. Air Canada is priced at 20% 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?

    £317 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air France and Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting from £324 and £324, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham (average of £78). Flying from Chicago to Birmingham in December is currently the most expensive (average of £103). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest£448Average£696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Aer LingusCheapest£479Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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