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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Birmingham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $494. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Birmingham.$426 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
Birmingham.$441 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $441, select.
Birmingham.$451 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $451, select.
Birmingham.$452 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Tue, 11 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.
Birmingham.$494 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
Birmingham.$503 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
Birmingham.$516 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $516, select.
Birmingham.$528 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.
Birmingham.$535 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Mon, 29 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $535, select.
Birmingham.$549 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $549, select.
Birmingham.$550 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $550, select.
Birmingham.$556 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $556, select.
Birmingham.$557 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $557, select.
Birmingham.$568 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Sat, 26 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $568, select.
Birmingham.$574 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From $574, select.
Birmingham.$575 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Birmingham on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $575, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Birmingham

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from $503
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from $426
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Direct flights from Chicago to Birmingham

Chicago to Birmingham: Alternative routes

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

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Chicago to Birmingham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$426
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time1 hr, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week167

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Birmingham is $426. 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 54 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Birmingham.
American Airlines, Envoy Air and United fly direct from Chicago to Birmingham.
As of June 2026, there are 334 flights per week flying from Chicago to Birmingham.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Birmingham is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Birmingham Airport on Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 54 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Birmingham is United .

Flying from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): What you need to know

  • Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) leaving from either of these.

  • The average time for a direct Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight is 2 hours.

  • Chicago and Birmingham (where Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the most popular route. There are 36 direct departures a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 8:35pm. Opt for the first ORD to BHM departure with American Airlines at 8am if getting there sooner works for you.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to BHM.

  • Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and spring break will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport with United Airlines. This top airline offers services from ORD.

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between ORD and BHM is United.

  • American Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • 70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can book a direct Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) plane ticket out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check if flying out of MDW makes more sense for your journey.

  • Southwest Airlines operates direct flights from Chicago to BHM out of MDW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in one go.

  • Southwest Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the MDW to BHM route.

  • If you're looking for a carrier with a strong punctuality record, go with Southwest Airlines. It has an exceptional on-time performance of 82.66% for flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Chicago to BHM flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport land on time.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you use public transport.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive within the expected time frame. At RFD, that figure is 71%.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham

  • Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to the centre of Birmingham is around 6 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

  • $174 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Return flights start from $426. These prices may change based on availability and demand.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Chicago to BHM, book your ticket four months before your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to BHM is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)

  • It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). July is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in December.

  • Book a Chicago to BHM plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Birmingham

Explore more of the United States

  • Nashville is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Birmingham. Around 290 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and The Johnny Cash Museum.

  • If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Atlanta, about 225 kilometres east of Birmingham. Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Birmingham

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