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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £290

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
24 Dec — 31 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 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£431

One-way from

£290

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£670
21/1-28/1
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
16/3
  • 16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 23h 20m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Mon 30/1216:55ORD - BHX
2 stops13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 13/108:15BHX - ORD
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12£554
Mon 30/1212:10MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 25mDelta
Mon 13/106:15BHX - MDW
2 stops32h 39mDelta
Deal found 18/12£569
Sat 28/1216:00ORD - BHX
2 stops34h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/106:05BHX - ORD
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£585
Mon 30/1219:40ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 30mAer Lingus
Mon 13/120:40BHX - ORD
2 stops23h 15mAer Lingus
Deal found 18/12£669
Mon 30/1215:55ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 13/116:45BHX - ORD
1 stop32h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£672
Sat 28/1216:25ORD - BHX
1 stop18h 25mKLM
Thu 9/113:30BHX - ORD
1 stop31h 00mKLM
Deal found 18/12£832
Thu 26/1217:30ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Sun 29/1209:20BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 10mDelta
Deal found 18/12£837
Tue 31/1216:45ORD - BHX
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/119:35BHX - ORD
2 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£874
Tue 31/1214:05ORD - BHX
2 stops20h 55mAir Canada
Tue 7/113:15BHX - ORD
2 stops36h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12£888
Tue 31/1218:00ORD - BHX
1 stop16h 50mLufthansa
Tue 7/113:15BHX - ORD
2 stops30h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£908
Mon 30/1218:30ORD - BHX
3 stops65h 40mSWISS
Mon 13/108:55BHX - ORD
2 stops34h 45mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£1,049
Mon 23/1220:30ORD - BHX
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/1216:50BHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,502

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 19 December 2024.

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ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/1

18:30-19:55

2 stops19h 25m

Birmingham

Tue 28/1

07:40-17:20

2 stops15h 40m

£431

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/1

17:20-09:55

1 stop10h 35m

Birmingham

Tue 28/1

13:30-14:30

1 stop31h 00m

£507

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/2

21:00-12:50

1 stop9h 50m

Birmingham

Mon 10/2

08:15-19:15

1 stop17h 00m

£517

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/1

15:55-12:40

1 stop14h 45m

Birmingham

Wed 22/1

06:05-22:13

2 stops22h 08m

£520

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/1

17:20-09:55

1 stop10h 35m

Birmingham

Wed 22/1

09:20-14:30

1 stop11h 10m

£522

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Tue 21/1

14:08-09:55

2 stops13h 47m

Birmingham

Tue 28/1

09:20-18:14

2 stops14h 54m

£529

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/2

16:58-12:50

2 stops13h 52m

Birmingham

Tue 4/3

20:45-14:30

1 stop23h 45m

£531

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/12

16:55-12:50

2 stops13h 55m

Birmingham

Mon 13/1

08:15-08:45

2 stops30h 30m

£554

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/2

11:19-08:35

2 stops15h 16m

Birmingham

Sat 8/2

06:15-17:43

2 stops17h 28m

£559

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

19:05-07:55

1 stop30h 50m

Birmingham

Sun 9/2

18:55-16:15

1 stop27h 20m

£560

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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 13 December 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, 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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Birmingham, such as Virgin Atlantic, United Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
668 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
1,505 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 £507. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Aer Lingus, from £517, and United Airlines, from £520. Virgin Atlantic is priced at 19% 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?

    £324 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 SWISS and Delta, with prices starting from £328 and £335, 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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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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