BHX - CHI

£321 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 5/5. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Birmingham to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Birmingham to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
£542
Typical prices: £722-£591
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Wed 6/5Tue 12/5
BHX - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£321
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Tue 5/5
BHX - ORD • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from £557 (return)
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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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 £451 (return)
Shortest trip • 11h 17m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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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

Wed, 6 May - Tue, 12 May
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12:10 - 14:00
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ORD
31h 50m
2 stops
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15:45 - 23:35
ORD
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BHX
25h 50m
2 stops
£542Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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23:10 - 19:25
BHX
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ORD
26h 15m
3 stops
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09:55 - 17:15
ORD
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BHX
25h 20m
3 stops
£555Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun
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23:10 - 19:25
BHX
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ORD
26h 15m
2 stops
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09:55 - 17:15
ORD
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BHX
25h 20m
3 stops
£556Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
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08:10 - 19:15
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ORD
17h 05m
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21:00 - 19:55
ORD
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BHX
16h 55m
1 stop
£557Aer Lingus
Mon, 29 Jun - Mon, 27 Jul
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11:45 - 17:20
BHX
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ORD
35h 35m
2 stops
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14:20 - 08:05
ORD
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BHX
11h 45m
1 stop
£570Multiple Airlines
Mon, 29 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul
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11:45 - 17:20
BHX
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ORD
35h 35m
2 stops
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14:40 - 18:00
ORD
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BHX
21h 20m
1 stop
£570Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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08:10 - 14:00
BHX
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ORD
11h 50m
1 stop
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21:00 - 19:55
ORD
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BHX
16h 55m
1 stop
£583Aer Lingus
Fri, 18 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct
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05:55 - 18:31
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MDW
18h 36m
2 stops
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17:59 - 17:50
MDW
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BHX
17h 51m
2 stops
£746Delta
Mon, 31 Aug - Mon, 14 Sep
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05:55 - 18:05
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MDW
18h 10m
2 stops
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14:00 - 12:40
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BHX
16h 40m
2 stops
£747Delta
Tue, 5 May - Mon, 11 May
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09:20 - 18:36
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MDW
15h 16m
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09:22 - 08:35
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BHX
17h 13m
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£754KLM
Booking Insights

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 May.

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 £504 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £803 and £703 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 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Birmingham to Chicago

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£321
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Birmingham to Chicago was £321 for a one-way ticket and £542 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 £572 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 £591 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.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines 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.
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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1502 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.7Comfort
7.3Food
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

6.0 Goodpuravi, Apr 2026
MLA - AMS
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There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

The crew were unprofessional with a racist element. I was physically abused as well from one of the crew members

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Seating and zone. The minor I went with didn’t even seat close to me

My seat 3G did not go down fully and the buttons were not working properly

Food has been disappointing in both legs of flight to india

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

The crew was friendly. The plane was comfortable. In-flight wifi didn't work well at all. The ride was quite turbulent but understandable given the weather.

My issue is with the SkyWest terminal. The flight was not listed on the main airport flight screen list, and I had to do a Google search to locate the terminal and gate. We had to ask several airport employees where to locate the phantom gate. The airport did not provide adequate signage and was confusing. When we arrived, there was one vendor providing services that quickly closed, leaving zero options for food and drink while we waited hours for our delayed flight. The crew that assisted with check-in and boarding was VERY friendly.

Economy seats a bit small but other than that it was all good.

delayed flight stayed whole night at washington Dallas airport at seats , uncomfortable . i am senior citizen , very tired , worst travel.

No complimentary drinks or snacks offered on a 2 hour flight was disappointing but everything else went well

All aspects were excellent - it helped that the flight was only 2/3 full and I had no one sitting in my row. The Pre-check (US Passport Control and Customs) in Dublin made everything so easy when we arrived in Chicago.

I love the direct flights. It saves a lot of hassle and allows immigration and customs in Ireland, making arrival much easier.

One of the best flight experiences I've have had in along time. Would fly with them again.

Like getting a bus. No great luxury but will get you there

Got us to destination alive, albeit a bit late. Luggage was left behind. No live tracking app available (available on some other airlines). Supposedly going to be delivered in next couple of days.

Excellent crew members, but my seat and food wasn’t the best

All went smoothly. That's what I want on a long flight.

I expected more, but they will nickel and dime you for everything. I did not enjoy flying with this airline.

Curious and efficient service ! First time flying with SAS and very pleased!

I wish they have given us explanations for the delays. And the rebooking process in Copenhagen was too long. I had to wait about 4 hours before they assign me a hotel. From there the handling process (accommodation, transportation and meal) was excellent.

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Since our earlier flight was delayed, we missed this flight and were rerouted on Lufthansa 2 days later.

Scandinavian Airlines is terrible. Flight was late. Lost luggage. Rude flight attendants. Terrible experience.

The flight was very cold, and the seats were rather uncomfortable. The food has been better on our other SAS experiences. Most significantly, the luggage with most of my wife's personal items and clothes didn't make the flight. Hoping for a quick resolution, but no real opportunity to speak with a Human has us concerned.

Ancient aircraft (busted armrests, poor cabin temperature with no option for passenger control). Garbage everywhere. Risible checking of safely conditions on landing. Also, late.

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