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$357 Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago departing on 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chicago (BHX-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Chicago 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 Chicago

Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 19
Aer Lingus Logo
8:10 am - 2:00 pmBHX-ORD
11h 50m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
9:15 pm - 7:45 pmORD-BHX
16h 30m1 stop
$670Aer Lingus
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
Aer Lingus Logo
8:10 am - 7:00 pmBHX-ORD
16h 50m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
9:15 pm - 4:10 pmORD-BHX
12h 55m1 stop
$676Aer Lingus
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Tue, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 19
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 9:39 pmBHX-ORD
32h 29m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 6:35 pmORD-BHX
17h 20m1 stop
$679Scandinavian Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Sat, Nov 8
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 9:22 amBHX-ORD
48h 47m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 6:30 pmORD-BHX
17h 10m1 stop
$682Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
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9:05 am - 2:10 pmBHX-ORD
11h 05m1 stop
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5:10 pm - 1:40 pmORD-BHX
14h 30m1 stop
$714
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:05 am - 2:40 pmBHX-ORD
11h 35m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:15 am - 8:20 amORD-BHX
16h 05m2 stops
$722Virgin Atlantic
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 6:08 pmBHX-MDW
14h 48m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:47 pm - 9:30 amMDW-BHX
13h 43m2 stops
$722Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 6:25 pmBHX-MDW
15h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:23 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-BHX
17h 27m2 stops
$725Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
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7:10 pm - 7:00 pmBHX-ORD
29h 50m3 stops
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3:45 pm - 10:05 pmORD-BHX
24h 20m2 stops
$727
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:05 am - 9:39 pmBHX-ORD
18h 34m2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
4:40 pm - 12:45 pmORD-BHX
14h 05m1 stop
$731Virgin Atlantic
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Birmingham to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Birmingham to Chicago 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?

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

When flying from Birmingham to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Birmingham, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Birmingham to Chicago, 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 is November, where tickets cost $638 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $980 and $868 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$357
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
Flight from Birmingham to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Birmingham to Chicago 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 flights from Birmingham to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago was $357 for a one-way ticket and $670 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Birmingham and Chicago?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Chicago from Birmingham.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Birmingham to Chicago?

    When flying out of Birmingham you will be using Birmingham. You will be landing at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Birmingham to Chicago?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Birmingham and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago 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?

    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 Birmingham with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Birmingham 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 Birmingham up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Birmingham to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Birmingham to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1237 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.1Comfort
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
6.5Food
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Dear Aer Lingus Customer Care, I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding my recent experience on Aer Lingus flight EI53 from Dublin to Seattle on 22/08/2025. Both my wife and I were seated in 15D, 15E directly under a faulty air conditioning unit. Even though the unit was switched off, cold air continued seeping through the sides and blew directly onto us for the entire duration of the flight (over 9 hours). We reported the issue to the cabin crew, but the only attempted solution was placing a piece of food-packaging sticker over the vent. Unsurprisingly, this had no effect. When we pressed further, the crew told us: “It is hard to fix it because we don’t have an engineer on board.” As a result, my wife and I remained exposed to constant cold airflow for the whole flight, and both of us became unwell afterwards, experiencing chills, sore throat and fever at the end of the flight. This has caused significant distress, disrupted our work plans. This experience highlights both a serious maintenance issue and a lack of adequate care for passengers. We therefore request: A full investigation into the defective AC system on this aircraft. An explanation of why no effective remedy (such as reseating us) was provided. Compensation for the illness and disruption caused to both myself and my wife. We ask for a full written response within 28 days. Should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved, we are prepared to escalate the complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority and Commission for Aviation Regulation and other relevant authorities. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Sincerely, Temuujin Tuvshingal Myagmarsuren Ganbold

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025DUB - SEA
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Dear Aer Lingus Customer Care, I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding my recent experience on Aer Lingus flight EI53 from Dublin to Seattle on 22/08/2025. Both my wife and I were seated in 15D, 15E directly under a faulty air conditioning unit. Even though the unit was switched off, cold air continued seeping through the sides and blew directly onto us for the entire duration of the flight (over 9 hours). We reported the issue to the cabin crew, but the only attempted solution was placing a piece of food-packaging sticker over the vent. Unsurprisingly, this had no effect. When we pressed further, the crew told us: “It is hard to fix it because we don’t have an engineer on board.” As a result, my wife and I remained exposed to constant cold airflow for the whole flight, and both of us became unwell afterwards, experiencing chills, sore throat and fever at the end of the flight. This has caused significant distress, disrupted our work plans. This experience highlights both a serious maintenance issue and a lack of adequate care for passengers. We therefore request: A full investigation into the defective AC system on this aircraft. An explanation of why no effective remedy (such as reseating us) was provided. Compensation for the illness and disruption caused to both myself and my wife. We ask for a full written response within 28 days. Should this matter not be satisfactorily resolved, we are prepared to escalate the complaint to the Irish Aviation Authority and Commission for Aviation Regulation and other relevant authorities. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. Sincerely, Temuujin Tuvshingal Myagmarsuren Ganbold

Best travel day I've had in a long time. Everything went perfectly, no delays. 10 out of 10

Not JetBlue's fault but Aer Lingus never explained how to transfer to JetBlue.

Poor check-in experience in Manchester. Delayed boarding and check-in agent never explained how to transfer in NYC to JetBlue.

The space between seats was reduced even further. Could not even open the tray table fully and got compressed the moment the front guy reclined. For a long haul flight it was extremely uncomfortable.

The space between seats has reduced even further making it extremely uncomfortable. Couldn't even open the tray table properly or got compressed the moment the front guy reclined.

Not satisfying due to loss Luguage for 4days. Damage Luguage that had no way to fill up a report for and me as a client to spend more money and time to replace it. Thank you for soliciting my opinion, but it was unfortunately a very disappointing experience. Stephanie Zvi

The seat pitch was a little tight for me, but I survived. There was a volatile, enraged passenger a couple of rows ahead of me and the cabin crew defused and resolved the situation calmly, quickly, and successfully.

Everything went well. I made my connection which is always a concern.

I wish Aer Lingus offered free wifi and had power outlets at the seats. Overall, the flight was good. Seat back entertainment had some interesting options. Food and snack options were mediocre at best. I enjoyed the canned red wine.

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