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Cheap Flights from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (MDW)

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Flight deals from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $460. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$460 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.
Chicago.$460 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.
Chicago.$493 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Chicago.$507 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Chicago.$512 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $512, select.
Chicago.$533 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.
Chicago.$564 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.
Chicago.$564 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.
Chicago.$586 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $586, select.
Chicago.$636 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $636, select.
Chicago.$636 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $636, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago Midway

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Chicago Midway flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $493
May
from $460
Jun
from $507
Jul
from $564
Aug
from $512
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Direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway

Birmingham to Chicago Midway: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago Midway.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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from $458
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Chicago Dupage County

51km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

126km from central Chicago
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Birmingham to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$228
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 51 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Chicago Midway is $460. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 51 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Chicago Midway.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Birmingham to Chicago Midway.
As of April 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Chicago Midway.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago Midway is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago Midway but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Midway.

How to find cheap flights to Chicago (MDW) from Birmingham (BHM) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Birmingham to Chicago Midway? Return tickets start from $460 and one-way flights to Chicago Midway from Birmingham start from $228


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Chicago from Birmingham from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Chicago start from $228 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best BHM-MDW ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Chicago Midway from Birmingham.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Birmingham and Chicago Midway? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Southwest Airlines
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Birmingham and Chicago Midway. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Chicago, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Birmingham to Chicago Midway flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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