Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between ORD and BHX are:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is $351. The cheapest price for a return flight is $851. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from ORD to BHX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flight tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from ORD to BHX. You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Travelling from central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport takes about 54 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near BHX:
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to the centre of Birmingham is around 23 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 48 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Birmingham. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from ORD to BHX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Birmingham
Start your Birmingham trip right by finding an amazing stay. After booking your flight from ORD to BHX, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre are essential stops on your Birmingham itinerary.
Complete your Birmingham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Birmingham International Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Birmingham.