How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Alabama to Chicago?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Alabama to Chicago.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Alabama to Chicago?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Alabama is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Alabama to Chicago?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Alabama with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Alabama to Chicago?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Alabama up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

Fri, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 16

5:51 pm - 4:14 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 23m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:25 am - 5:37 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

9h 12m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$220Multiple Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7

6:21 am - 9:00 amBHM Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 39mnonstop

9:30 pm - 11:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHM Birmingham

2h 05mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1

6:05 am - 8:25 amBHM Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 20mnonstop

9:20 pm - 11:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHM Birmingham

1h 55mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

7:00 am - 9:15 amBHM Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 15mnonstop

10:25 am - 12:31 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHM Birmingham

2h 06mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

3:15 pm - 5:05 pmBHM Birmingham-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 50mnonstop

6:15 pm - 8:05 pmMDW Chicago Midway-BHM Birmingham

1h 50mnonstop

$237Southwest

Thu, Dec 17 - Fri, Dec 18

5:00 am - 6:50 amBHM Birmingham-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 50mnonstop

7:45 am - 9:30 amMDW Chicago Midway-BHM Birmingham

1h 45mnonstop

$237Southwest

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

6:21 am - 9:00 amBHM Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 39mnonstop

9:30 pm - 11:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHM Birmingham

2h 05mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Jan 11

7:45 pm - 10:00 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 15m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:10 am - 6:03 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

10h 53m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$249Multiple Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Thu, Dec 10

5:22 pm - 11:56 pmBHM Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:59 am - 3:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHM Birmingham

5h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$257Delta

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

6:26 am - 10:49 amBHM Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 23m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8:04 am - 1:39 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHM Birmingham

5h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$257Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Alabama to Chicago

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

2:27 pm - 3:37 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

7:55 am - 3:22 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

7h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$242Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

6:20 pm - 8:34 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 14mnonstop

10:35 am - 12:36 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

2h 01mnonstop

$263United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

12:20 pm - 2:39 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 19mnonstop

10:35 am - 12:36 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

2h 01mnonstop

$278United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

2:27 pm - 12:51 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 24m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:55 am - 3:22 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

7h 27m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$285Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

4:50 pm - 11:59 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:45 pm - 12:31 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

1h 46mnonstop

$301American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

12:31 pm - 5:05 pmHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:44 pm - 8:56 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

6h 12m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$307Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

12:31 pm - 4:18 pmHSV Huntsville-MDW Chicago Midway

3h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

4:13 pm - 11:01 pmMDW Chicago Midway-HSV Huntsville

6h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$307Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

6:02 am - 8:30 amHSV Huntsville-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 28mnonstop

8:15 am - 10:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-HSV Huntsville

1h 50mnonstop

$315American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 17

7:15 am - 9:05 amBHM Birmingham-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 50mnonstop

6:15 pm - 8:05 pmMDW Chicago Midway-BHM Birmingham

1h 50mnonstop

$579Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 10

3:15 pm - 5:05 pmBHM Birmingham-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 50mnonstop

6:15 pm - 8:05 pmMDW Chicago Midway-BHM Birmingham

1h 50mnonstop

$579Southwest

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$113

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.

Flight from Huntsville to Chicago O'Hare Airport

DouglasFlew with American Airlines-Jun 2025

Check your app for delay notices. This notice did come out early in the morning - I failed to check it. Checking it could have saved 4 hours at the airport

DinaFlew with United Airlines-Nov 2024

Be prepared for delays and plan to check your luggage. Overhead bins are ⅓ the size of a typical bin.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Alabama to Chicago?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Alabama to Chicago.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Alabama to Chicago?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Alabama is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Alabama to Chicago?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Alabama with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Alabama to Chicago?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Alabama up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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