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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa (CHI-BHM)

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

Thu, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
8:56 pm - 10:57 pmORD-BHM
2h 01mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:32 am - 8:55 amBHM-ORD
2h 23mnonstop
$260American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 9:58 pmORD-BHM
2h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:54 amBHM-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$270United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 4
American Airlines Logo
8:44 am - 10:44 amORD-BHM
2h 00mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 7:37 pmBHM-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$279American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 24
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 10:10 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 8:10 amBHM-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$280Southwest
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 12:52 pmORD-BHM
1h 57mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 11:28 amBHM-ORD
2h 18mnonstop
$280United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 11:59 pmORD-BHM
1h 59mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 7:37 pmBHM-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$281American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Jan 4
American Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:54 pmORD-BHM
2h 04mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 9:09 pmBHM-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
$285American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 6
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 10:10 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 9:00 amBHM-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$289Southwest
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
Delta Logo
5:33 am - 10:33 amORD-BHM
5h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 1:39 pmBHM-ORD
5h 54m1 stop
$290Delta
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Wed, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 24
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 1:38 pmORD-BHM
6h 53m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 10:19 amBHM-ORD
4h 04m1 stop
$300Delta
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Cheapest round-trip
$260
Overall average: $405
American Airlines
Thu 2/12Sun 2/15
ORD - BHM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$121
Typical prices: $148-$394
United Airlines
Tue 2/17
ORD - BHM • Non-stop
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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Birmingham

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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

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

    When flying out of Chicago you’ll be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. Tuscaloosa does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Birmingham airport, which is 52.9 mi away.

  • How long does a flight from Chicago to Tuscaloosa take?

    Direct flights cover the 576 miles separating Chicago and Tuscaloosa in about 1h 45m.

  • How many flights are there between Chicago and Tuscaloosa?

    20 direct flights run between Chicago and Tuscaloosa on a daily basis. On average, there are about 143 departures each week.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Chicago and Tuscaloosa?

    Consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

    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 Chicago to Tuscaloosa.

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

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

    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 Tuscaloosa with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Tuscaloosa from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Chicago and Tuscaloosa found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for $121. American Airlines offered a round-trip connection from $260 and United Airlines from $270.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Tuscaloosa

  • There is no airport in Tuscaloosa. Instead, you’ll be flying into Birmingham Airport when flying between Chicago and Tuscaloosa.
  • The cheapest flight from Chicago to Tuscaloosa was found 57 days before departure, on average.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be September, October and November. The cheapest month to fly is July.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving Chicago to Tuscaloosa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Tuscaloosa? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

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