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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £273

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CHI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) to Chicago (CHI). 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£273

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£558
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/3-26/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 29m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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17/3
  • 17/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 34m total
  • Birmingham to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 4/306:00BHX - ORD
2 stops34h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 26/317:50ORD - BHX
2 stops33h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£513
Sun 2/306:15BHX - ORD
2 stops15h 58mKLM
Wed 26/317:25ORD - BHX
1 stop10h 10mKLM
Deal found 20/2£514
Wed 5/308:45BHX - ORD
1 stop34h 10mSWISS
Sat 29/318:55ORD - BHX
1 stop30h 50mSWISS
Deal found 20/2£520
Fri 7/310:45BHX - ORD
1 stop13h 40mLufthansa
Mon 24/319:00ORD - BHX
1 stop16h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 20/2£526
Tue 22/417:50BHX - ORD
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/419:30ORD - BHX
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£527
Sun 2/306:00BHX - ORD
2 stops41h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 26/310:25ORD - BHX
2 stops17h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£547
Fri 23/519:10BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 2/619:15ORD - BHX
1 stop17h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£614
Tue 4/316:50BHX - ORD
1 stop23h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 27/312:55ORD - BHX
1 stop16h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£628
Tue 2/913:30BHX - ORD
2 stops14h 40mDelta
Sat 20/917:20ORD - BHX
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 20/2£635
Sat 12/416:40BHX - ORD
1 stop27h 20mAer Lingus
Sat 3/520:50ORD - BHX
1 stop28h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 20/2£637
Thu 30/1006:00BHX - MDW
2 stops17h 03mDelta
Mon 3/1117:59MDW - BHX
2 stops17h 51mDelta
Deal found 21/2£642
Mon 14/706:00BHX - MDW
2 stops21h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 19/813:00MDW - BHX
2 stops18h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/2£1,044

Find flights from Birmingham to Chicago within your budget

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 4/3

06:00-10:54

2 stops34h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/3

17:50-08:25

2 stops33h 35m

£513

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 2/3

06:15-16:13

2 stops15h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/3

17:25-08:35

1 stop10h 10m

£514

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 5/3

08:45-12:55

1 stop34h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/3

18:55-06:45

1 stop30h 50m

£520

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Fri 7/3

10:45-18:25

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/3

19:00-16:50

1 stop16h 50m

£526

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 22/4

17:50-08:35

3 stops44h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

19:30-21:35

2 stops20h 05m

£527

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 2/3

06:00-17:32

2 stops41h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/3

10:25-08:35

2 stops17h 10m

£547

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 4/3

16:50-10:10

1 stop23h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/3

12:55-10:05

1 stop16h 10m

£628

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 12/4

16:40-14:00

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

20:50-07:40

1 stop28h 50m

£637

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Tue 22/4

06:00-18:20

2 stops18h 20m

Chicago Midway

Tue 29/4

09:20-08:20

2 stops17h 00m

£650

BirminghamChicago

BHX - MDW

BHXMDW

Birmingham

Mon 14/7

06:00-21:47

2 stops21h 47m

Chicago Midway

Tue 19/8

13:00-13:40

2 stops18h 40m

£1,044

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Birmingham to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
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
8,213 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7.5
Good
654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,213 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Chicago. 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 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 £513. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from £514, and SWISS, from £520. United Airlines is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £501 on Aer Lingus. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £1,237 and United Airlines from £1,744 one-way.

  • 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Birmingham to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest£389Average£517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£467Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapest£492Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest£509Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£553Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£728Average£838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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