Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chicago (BHM - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$343	American Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago is currently $343
Cheapest one-way flight	$159	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Birmingham to Chicago is currently $159
Last-minute weekend getaway	$621	American 2 stops 13 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Birmingham to Chicago is currently $621
Cheapest business class flights	$575	American 2 stops 13 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago is currently $575

Fastest flight	1 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Birmingham to Chicago takes 1 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $180–470
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $315–660

Popular airlines from Birmingham to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $363

Typical price: $280–540

8 weekly nonstop flights

BHM - MDW Every day

2056 weekly connecting flights

BHM - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $343

Typical price: $275–550

21 weekly nonstop flights

BHM - ORD Every day

397 weekly connecting flights

BHM - ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $343

Typical price: $285–600

21 weekly nonstop flights

BHM - ORD Every day

162 weekly connecting flights

BHM - ORD Every day
Delta

from $363

Typical price: $305–620

803 weekly connecting flights

BHM - MDW, ORD Every day

Popular airports near Birmingham

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Birmingham United States 11 min 4 mi
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta United States 2 hr 22 min 137 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)

Nashville United States 2 hr 52 min 180 mi
Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Huntsville United States 1 hr 27 min 77 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Birmingham to Chicago are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $180 to $470.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $159.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $363, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $343, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $343, flying from May 23 to May 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $363, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago starts at $343 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $159 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Birmingham to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Birmingham to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Birmingham to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Birmingham to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 21 nonstop flights and 397 connecting flights per week. American flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 8 nonstop flights and 2,056 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago are:

United offers 21 nonstop flights and 162 connecting flights per week. United flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 803 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Birmingham and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Birmingham to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $343. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $159.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $363, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest American flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $343, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $343, flying from May 23 to May 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Birmingham to Chicago is $363, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Birmingham to Chicago.

There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Birmingham and Chicago at price $621 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Birmingham to Chicago.

There are 8 Southwest direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Birmingham and Chicago start at $343 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Birmingham to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Birmingham and Chicago start at $575 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Birmingham and Chicago start at $343 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Birmingham to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Birmingham and Chicago starts at $621 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Birmingham and Chicago at price $621 is offered by American from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.