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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £257

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 21/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult

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 29 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£257

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£615
5/5-15/5
  • 5/5-15/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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21/9
  • 21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 05m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£118 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 March 2025.

Mon 5/519:15ORD - BHX
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/514:45BHX - ORD
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£480
Mon 5/522:25ORD - BHX
2 stops15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 15/508:10BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/3£509
Tue 13/507:00ORD - BHX
2 stops23h 15mAir Canada
Tue 20/505:55BHX - ORD
2 stops20h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3£511
Mon 5/517:10ORD - BHX
1 stop14h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 15/513:30BHX - ORD
1 stop30h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/3£531
Sun 26/1013:00MDW - BHX
2 stops15h 40mDelta
Tue 11/1106:15BHX - MDW
2 stops18h 13mDelta
Deal found 27/3£531
Tue 13/514:20ORD - BHX
1 stop21h 45mSWISS
Tue 20/508:35BHX - ORD
1 stop13h 20mSWISS
Deal found 29/3£544
Mon 5/514:55ORD - BHX
1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/505:55BHX - ORD
2 stops20h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/3£557
Wed 23/416:50ORD - BHX
1 stop13h 55mDelta
Sun 27/406:00BHX - ORD
1 stop14h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/3£568
Mon 12/522:30ORD - BHX
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Mon 19/517:30BHX - ORD
1 stop25h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 28/3£572
Mon 12/513:08MDW - BHX
2 stops13h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/513:30BHX - MDW
2 stops37h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£584
Mon 12/512:48MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 42mAir France
Mon 19/518:40BHX - MDW
2 stops26h 40mAir France
Deal found 28/3£606
Sat 26/419:15ORD - BHX
1 stop12h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 30/419:10BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 29/3£638

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

19:15-20:35

2 stops19h 20m

Birmingham

Thu 15/5

14:45-16:10

2 stops31h 25m

£480

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

22:25-19:45

2 stops15h 20m

Birmingham

Thu 15/5

08:10-19:35

2 stops17h 25m

£509

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

07:00-12:15

2 stops23h 15m

Birmingham

Tue 20/5

05:55-20:12

2 stops20h 17m

£511

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

17:10-13:40

1 stop14h 30m

Birmingham

Thu 15/5

13:30-14:10

1 stop30h 40m

£531

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

14:20-18:05

1 stop21h 45m

Birmingham

Tue 20/5

08:35-15:55

1 stop13h 20m

£544

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

14:55-08:40

1 stop11h 45m

Birmingham

Thu 15/5

05:55-20:12

2 stops20h 17m

£557

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/4

16:50-12:45

1 stop13h 55m

Birmingham

Sun 27/4

06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

£568

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/5

22:30-17:15

1 stop12h 45m

Birmingham

Mon 19/5

17:30-12:30

1 stop25h 00m

£572

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/5

17:59-13:40

2 stops13h 41m

Birmingham

Thu 15/5

06:00-17:45

2 stops17h 45m

£574

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/5

13:08-08:20

2 stops13h 12m

Birmingham

Mon 19/5

13:30-21:27

2 stops37h 57m

£584

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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 £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 29 March 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 29 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Birmingham round-trip from £509. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from £511, and Virgin Atlantic, from £531. American Airlines is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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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