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£294 Find Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chicago – Compare and Save

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 30/9. 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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Cheapest return fare
£460
Typical prices: £495-£657
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/9Tue 8/9
BHX - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£294
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/9
BHX - ORD • 3 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Chicago. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £456 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 11h 04m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 15% price drop
July
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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 return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Chicago

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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23:10 - 18:15BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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19:25 - 20:45ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
19h 20m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin
£460Multiple Airlines
Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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12:00 - 19:15BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 15m1 stop Dublin
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15:45 - 11:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
13h 45m1 stop Dublin
£467Multiple Airlines
Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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08:50 - 18:15BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 25m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
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19:25 - 21:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
19h 40m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin
£471Multiple Airlines
Mon, 31 Aug - Tue, 8 Sep
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20:25 - 19:15BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 50m1 stop Dublin
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15:45 - 19:05ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
21h 20m1 stop Dublin
£490Aer Lingus
Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep
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08:10 - 19:15BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 05m1 stop Dublin
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21:00 - 19:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
16h 55m1 stop Dublin
£502Aer Lingus
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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09:20 - 14:30BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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15:05 - 12:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
15h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£602KLM
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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09:20 - 17:33BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 13m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
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15:05 - 12:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
15h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
£606KLM
Wed, 2 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
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19:15 - 16:10BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:15 - 13:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
12h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£613Scandinavian Airlines
Thu, 3 Sep - Sat, 10 Oct
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19:15 - 16:10BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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19:15 - 13:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
12h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£613Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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05:55 - 17:41BHX  Birmingham-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul
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17:10 - 13:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BHX Birmingham
14h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£621Virgin 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.

How much is a return flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago from Birmingham usually cost between £526 and £949 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £460 on Multiple Airlines (1 Sept–8 Sept).

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 £569 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £818 and £738 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Birmingham to Chicago

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£294
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Birmingham to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago was £294 for a one-way ticket and £460 for a return.

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

    Birmingham is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Birmingham from Birmingham and you will be arriving in Chicago 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?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Birmingham to Chicago, KLM or Virgin Atlantic?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Birmingham to Chicago are KLM and Virgin Atlantic. With an average price for the route of £681 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. Virgin Atlantic is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £700 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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 return 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.

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Birmingham (BHX)