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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, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
American Airlines Logo
10:49 am - 1:07 pmBHM-ORD
2h 18mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:15 pm - 4:18 pmORD-BHM
2h 03mnonstop
$157American Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 10:45 amBHM-ORD
5h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 3:05 pmORD-BHM
7h 35m1 stop
$177Southwest
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Sat, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 3:55 pmBHM-ORD
2h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:49 pmORD-BHM
2h 04mnonstop
$178United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 1:05 pmBHM-ORD
7h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 3:05 pmORD-BHM
7h 35m1 stop
$182Southwest
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Delta Logo
5:36 pm - 11:56 pmBHM-ORD
6h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:59 pm - 10:09 pmORD-BHM
9h 10m1 stop
$197Delta
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Sat, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 12
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 2:53 pmBHM-ORD
4h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 12:23 pmORD-BHM
5h 18m1 stop
$208Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 8:44 amBHM-ORD
2h 19mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:18 amORD-BHM
1h 58mnonstop
$209American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 7
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 11:45 pmBHM-ORD
6h 47m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 3:52 pmORD-BHM
10h 47m1 stop
$249Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 11:45 pmBHM-ORD
6h 47m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:28 pm - 1:22 pmORD-BHM
15h 54m1 stop
$250Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 2
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 3:55 pmBHM-ORD
2h 19mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 9:49 pmORD-BHM
2h 04mnonstop
$261United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

 
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American's Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel comfort.


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United offers Priority Boarding to avoid gate-checking carry-ons, ideal for quick boarding.


United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.

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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.

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 Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago O'Hare Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday 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 May, where tickets cost $319 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $460 and $421 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $341 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $79 for a one-way ticket and $157 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, Delta, United Airlines, Lufthansa, and LATAM Airlines 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Birmingham and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with oneworld 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, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to Chicago are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $462 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $458 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $231 or less one-way and $334 or less round-trip.

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

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

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +6 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +7 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Birmingham

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +6 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Birmingham to O'Hare Intl

 
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7950 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Jun 2025EWR - RDU
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

I liked that the flight was nonstop from ORD to CIU for $200 round trip.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

Overall poor for me I paid extra for seats with leg room and my regional flights exit row seats have less leg room then the others that's money that could have been saved and on my final flight home the flights air was not operating it was unbearably hot in the cabin I will be contacting United and filing a DOT complaint

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

The plane was in Moline all night. Consequently, we assumed an on time departure at 8:15am. Unfortunately, and as is the normal case with United in Moline, we departed 2.5 hours late. When the crew came, it was discovered that there was very little heat in the plane. Seems this should have been checked hours before the crew arrived. Then when we boarded and the plane was to be de-iced, the United de-icing truck was not working! We awaited the American Airlines truck. All of this caused us to miss our connection in Chicago. My suggestion is never take United Airlines flight from Moline. We have been disappointed 80% of the time and have vowed to not take United again from Moline.

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

The flight was 2 hour delayed, otherwise everything was excellent. The delay was due to the hourly limit requirement so given that as a reason, I'm happy with the flight!

Not sure the logic of the boarding in Groups. I was loaded first on the aisle. Then the guy in the middle. Then the guy by the window. Constantly holding up the other people boarding behind them with us blocking the aisle and this happened in most of the other rows

To start, I’d like to say that every American Airline personnel I interacted with on the ground, especially flight crew, was very friendly and did their best to help me out. Despite this, however, my experience with the airline was an entire mess. The 7:19 PM flight was heavily delayed due to weather, and pushed to 10:30 AM the next morning. Because of this, I had to spend the night inside of the airport. At some point later in the night, I got an email saying that the flight had been canceled. I called the support number, and the representative on the other line told me that the flight was still on and that I didn’t need to rebook. The next morning, no one came to the gate to open the door for the crew until almost 11 AM. By this time the flight crew had been waiting for over an hour, and they had called management to get someone to open the door for them multiple times. Around 11:30, the gate screen had changed to a different flight. I ended up buying a last minute ticket with Southwest airline just to get to Chicago, because the next flight with American wasn’t until 7:19 pm that day. Now, earlier that morning my suitcase had been sent ahead of me to ORD. I went to baggage claim to ask them if I could have my suitcase forwarded to where I was staying. The representative at SDF baggage claim said they could and put the claim in for me. As I was going back through TSA, I got an email that the airline had found my suitcase, but the next step was to send it BACK to SDF. I called the airline support number again, and I made it clear that my suitcase needed to stay in Chicago and to not come back to SDF. The representative told me that they would hold my suitcase at ORD and that it wasn’t going to be forwarded anywhere. Once I got there, I found that they had loaded my suitcase onto a plane to send it back to SDF. Thankfully, I had gotten to the baggage claim counter in time for them to put in a request to bring my suitcase back up. My refund with the airline is processing already, but because of this entire experience and miscommunication at every turn of the way, I will not book with American Airlines in the future.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

Crew professional. Easy bag drop off. On time. Good entertainment.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

Per usual, flight status, staff courtesy and professionalism were excellent

The only thing is if Wi-Fi is available after you land and taxi to the gate. It takes forever to get to the gate, and having the Wi-Fi continue would be great to bide the time at least 5 minutes before you arrive at the entrance. That is my only comment; otherwise, everything was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

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