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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $306-$401
American Airlines
Thu 10/1Sat 10/31
BHM - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $286-$389
American Airlines
Sat 9/5Wed 9/9
BHM - ORD • Non-stop
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Every day
You can fly direct with American Airlines and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 26m
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl (BHM-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:10 am
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ORD
2h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:38 pm
ORD
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BHM
2h 08mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
1:32 pm - 4:03 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 1:02 pm
ORD
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BHM
2h 02mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 9:07 am
BHM
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ORD
2h 37mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:52 am - 11:53 am
ORD
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BHM
2h 01mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 2:53 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:52 am - 11:53 am
ORD
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BHM
2h 01mnonstop
$257American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
10:10 am - 2:29 pm
BHM
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ORD
4h 19m
1 stop
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11:17 am - 4:52 pm
ORD
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BHM
5h 35m
1 stop
$277Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
Delta Logo
10:12 am - 5:03 pm
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ORD
6h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 8:41 pm
ORD
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BHM
7h 16m
1 stop
$277Delta
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 4:51 pm
BHM
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ORD
4h 51m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:33 am - 4:57 pm
ORD
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BHM
6h 24m
1 stop
$277Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 8:38 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 23mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 11:38 pm
ORD
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BHM
2h 03mnonstop
$283United Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21
United Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 8:40 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 12:32 pm
ORD
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BHM
2h 07mnonstop
$298United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 8:40 pm
BHM
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ORD
2h 24mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 12:32 pm
ORD
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BHM
2h 07mnonstop
$298United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Birmingham to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Birmingham, Alabama to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Birmingham, Alabama usually cost between $351 and $430 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257 on American Airlines (Aug 26-Aug 29).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago O'Hare Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $331 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $443 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $382, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $93 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Birmingham and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    When flying out of Birmingham you will be using Birmingham. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    American Airlines, KLM, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Birmingham and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Birmingham to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $407 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $389 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Birmingham with another airline. Booking your flights between Birmingham and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport from Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way and $390 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Birmingham Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Birmingham (BHM)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)