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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £511. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £512, and Lufthansa, from £516. Air Canada is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago are British Airways, Aer Lingus and KLM. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Birmingham to Chicago?

Wednesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 19%.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Birmingham to Chicago at least 33 days early can save you up to 26% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 33 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Birmingham to Chicago for as little as £477 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £729 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Birmingham in November are about £595 on average during November, but can be found for as low as £429.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

Birmingham (BHX), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to Chicago. 6 airlines have flights from Birmingham to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Birmingham to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

£316+ Flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Chicago are usually found in November or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Round-trip from	£487
One-way from	£316
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£569

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 March 2025.

Fri 9/512:20BHX - ORD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/519:15ORD - BHX

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/3£487

Fri 9/509:30BHX - ORD

2 stops16h 42mAir Canada

Sun 11/512:00ORD - BHX

2 stops14h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 25/3£511

Fri 9/505:55BHX - ORD

2 stops20h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/514:55ORD - BHX

1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/3£512

Fri 9/509:30BHX - ORD

1 stop16h 25mLufthansa

Sun 11/517:50ORD - BHX

1 stop16h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 25/3£516

Wed 3/1206:15BHX - ORD

1 stop14h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 9/1217:20ORD - BHX

1 stop18h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/3£593

Fri 9/509:05BHX - MDW

2 stops14h 40mDelta

Sun 11/518:25MDW - BHX

2 stops16h 25mDelta

Deal found 26/3£600

Mon 16/617:10BHX - ORD

1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 11/711:25ORD - BHX

1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/3£630

Fri 23/519:10BHX - ORD

1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 2/619:15ORD - BHX

1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 26/3£634

Mon 16/606:00BHX - ORD

1 stop14h 10mDelta

Fri 11/717:20ORD - BHX

2 stops14h 20mDelta

Deal found 26/3£645

Thu 10/708:10BHX - ORD

1 stop11h 50mAer Lingus

Thu 17/715:45ORD - BHX

1 stop10h 55mAer Lingus

Deal found 26/3£727

Tue 3/608:35BHX - ORD

1 stop34h 15mSWISS

Wed 2/719:05ORD - BHX

1 stop17h 00mSWISS

Deal found 26/3£3,562

Mon 1/906:15BHX - MDW

2 stops18h 13mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 19/918:50MDW - BHX

2 stops17h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/3£3,678

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Fri 9/512:20BHX - ORD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/519:15ORD - BHX

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/3£487

Fri 9/509:30BHX - ORD

2 stops16h 42mAir Canada

Sun 11/512:00ORD - BHX

2 stops14h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 25/3£511

Fri 9/505:55BHX - ORD

2 stops20h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/514:55ORD - BHX

1 stop11h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 26/3£512

Fri 9/509:30BHX - ORD

1 stop16h 25mLufthansa

Sun 11/517:50ORD - BHX

1 stop16h 55mLufthansa

Deal found 25/3£516

Fri 9/509:05BHX - MDW

2 stops14h 40mDelta

Sun 11/518:25MDW - BHX

2 stops16h 25mDelta

Deal found 26/3£600

Mon 16/617:10BHX - ORD

1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines

Fri 11/711:25ORD - BHX

1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 26/3£630

Fri 23/519:10BHX - ORD

1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Mon 2/619:15ORD - BHX

1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 26/3£634

Thu 29/520:15BHX - ORD

1 stop23h 55mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 13/616:20ORD - BHX

1 stop18h 30mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 26/3£733

Mon 16/606:00BHX - ORD

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Fri 11/717:20ORD - BHX

2 stops14h 20mDelta

Deal found 26/3£645

Sun 1/612:20BHX - ORD

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Sun 29/622:05ORD - BHX

2 stops31h 45mAer Lingus

Deal found 26/3£2,375

Tue 3/618:50BHX - ORD

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Mon 30/619:05ORD - BHX

1 stop17h 00mSWISS

Deal found 26/3£3,562

Sun 1/606:00BHX - ORD

2 stops14h 28mKLM

Sat 28/616:20ORD - BHX

1 stop18h 30mKLM

Deal found 26/3£3,774

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09:30-19:55

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09:05-17:45

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17:10-09:40

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11:25-09:50

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£630

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Fri 23/5

19:10-16:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£634

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BHX - ORD

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Birmingham

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06:00-14:10

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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17:20-13:40

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£645

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Birmingham

Thu 29/5

20:15-14:10

1 stop23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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16:20-16:50

1 stop18h 30m

£733

BirminghamChicago

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12:20-10:55

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22:05-11:50

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Birmingham to Chicago

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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 BHX to CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Birmingham to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Chicago, 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

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,895 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,895 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM

7.8

Good

1,319 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,895 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,569 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,895 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,603 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,895 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Virgin Atlantic

7.4

Good

634 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very Good

7,895 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Chicago?
Birmingham (BHX), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Birmingham to Chicago. 6 airlines have flights from Birmingham to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Birmingham to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Birmingham to Chicago round-trip from £511. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £512, and Lufthansa, from £516. Air Canada is currently priced 14% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago 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 Birmingham to Chicago?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Birmingham to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). 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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Scandinavian Airlines	Cheapest£381	Average£515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£464	Average£625	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights
KLM	Cheapest£481	Average£555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest£506	Average£634	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£541	Average£664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	Cheapest£712	Average£820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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