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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from £479

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BHX
28 Apr — 5 May1
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 23 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£479

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£554
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 25/8-4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 45m total
  • Chicago to Birmingham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to Birmingham

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 23 April 2025.

Mon 25/814:20ORD - BHX
1 stop11h 25mSWISS
Thu 4/918:50BHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mSWISS
Deal found 22/4£479
Mon 5/520:15ORD - BHX
2 stops18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/506:55BHX - ORD
2 stops17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£491
Wed 10/914:00ORD - BHX
2 stops16h 15mAir Canada
Thu 25/905:55BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 22/4£508
Mon 25/816:00ORD - BHX
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/909:30BHX - ORD
2 stops29h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4£509
Sun 7/909:30MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 00mDelta
Mon 29/909:05BHX - MDW
2 stops15h 31mDelta
Deal found 22/4£557
Wed 30/717:10ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Wed 13/809:15BHX - ORD
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Deal found 22/4£558
Sun 14/922:30ORD - BHX
2 stops29h 40mLufthansa
Mon 29/918:05BHX - ORD
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 22/4£576
Sat 26/415:45ORD - BHX
1 stop9h 55mAer Lingus
Wed 30/408:10BHX - ORD
1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 22/4£748
Thu 5/622:20ORD - BHX
1 stop15h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/608:10BHX - ORD
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 22/4£751
Tue 6/512:48MDW - BHX
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/509:05BHX - MDW
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4£982

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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 23 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Birmingham that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Birmingham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

14:20-07:45

1 stop11h 25m

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

18:50-12:10

1 stop23h 20m

£479

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

20:15-20:35

2 stops18h 20m

Birmingham

Sun 11/5

06:55-18:25

2 stops17h 30m

£491

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

14:00-12:15

2 stops16h 15m

Birmingham

Thu 25/9

05:55-14:50

2 stops14h 55m

£508

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 25/8

16:00-17:15

1 stop19h 15m

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

09:30-09:08

2 stops29h 38m

£509

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/9

09:30-09:30

2 stops18h 00m

Birmingham

Mon 29/9

09:05-18:36

2 stops15h 31m

£557

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

17:10-09:30

1 stop10h 20m

Birmingham

Wed 13/8

09:15-22:10

2 stops18h 55m

£558

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 14/9

22:30-10:10

2 stops29h 40m

Birmingham

Mon 29/9

18:05-12:30

2 stops24h 25m

£576

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

22:20-19:45

1 stop15h 25m

Birmingham

Thu 12/6

08:10-15:45

1 stop13h 35m

£751

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHX

ORDBHX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

15:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

Birmingham

Thu 8/5

12:20-19:00

1 stop12h 40m

£770

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHX

MDWBHX

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/5

12:48-09:30

2 stops14h 42m

Birmingham

Fri 9/5

09:05-18:45

2 stops15h 40m

£982

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 23/4

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Birmingham

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Birmingham from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 23 April 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 23 April 2025.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

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 £479. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from £508, and United Airlines, from £509. SWISS is priced at 22% 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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