Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago from £257

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05:55 - 14:00BHX-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
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21:15 - 15:10ORD-BHX
11h 55m1 stop
Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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08:30 - 14:00BHX-ORD
11h 30m1 stop
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15:45 - 08:15ORD-BHX
10h 30m1 stop
Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:10BHX-ORD
27h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:35ORD-BHX
17h 20m1 stop
£499Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
08:10 - 14:00BHX-ORD
11h 50m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
15:45 - 07:40ORD-BHX
9h 55m1 stop
£565Aer Lingus
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Sun, 31 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
Aer Lingus Logo
08:10 - 19:00BHX-ORD
16h 50m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
15:45 - 07:40ORD-BHX
9h 55m1 stop
£580Aer Lingus
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Wed, 20 Aug - Thu, 18 Sep
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:10 - 16:10BHX-ORD
27h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
19:15 - 18:35ORD-BHX
17h 20m1 stop
£614Scandinavian Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
United Airlines Logo
13:00 - 23:15BHX-ORD
16h 15m2 stops
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07:00 - 08:45ORD-BHX
19h 45m2 stops
£631United Airlines
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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
Lufthansa Logo
05:55 - 14:55BHX-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
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15:35 - 10:10ORD-BHX
12h 35m1 stop
£639Lufthansa
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Mon, 18 Aug - Tue, 16 Sep
United Airlines Logo
05:55 - 14:55BHX-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
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13:12 - 08:40ORD-BHX
13h 28m2 stops
£641United Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
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05:55 - 14:55BHX-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
15:35 - 10:10ORD-BHX
12h 35m1 stop
£642Lufthansa
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Tue, 19 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep

Lufthansa flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Our best Lufthansa deals on Birmingham to Chicago flight tickets
Lufthansa
18 Aug
BHX05:55Birmingham
15h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
16 Sept
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 35m
1 stop
BHX10:10Birmingham
Lufthansa
19 Aug
BHX05:55Birmingham
15h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Sept
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 35m
1 stop
BHX10:10Birmingham
Lufthansa
19 Aug
BHX17:50Birmingham
26h 10m
1 stop
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
18 Sept
ORD22:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
BHX22:35Birmingham

United Airlines flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Birmingham to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
26 Aug
BHX13:00Birmingham
16h 15m
2 stops
ORD23:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 Sept
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 45m
2 stops
BHX08:45Birmingham
United Airlines
19 Aug
BHX05:55Birmingham
15h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Sept
ORD13:12Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 28m
2 stops
BHX08:40Birmingham
United Airlines
18 Aug
BHX05:55Birmingham
15h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Sept
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 55m
2 stops
BHX12:15Birmingham

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BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

05:55-14:00

1 stop14h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

21:15-15:10

1 stop11h 55m

£411

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sat 13/9

08:30-14:00

1 stop11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

15:45-08:15

1 stop10h 30m

£414

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 4/9

19:10-16:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£499

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Sun 31/8

08:10-14:00

1 stop11h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

15:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

£565

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Wed 20/8

08:10-19:00

1 stop16h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

15:45-07:40

1 stop9h 55m

£580

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Thu 21/8

19:10-16:10

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/9

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£614

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 26/8

13:00-23:15

2 stops16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

07:00-08:45

2 stops19h 45m

£631

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Mon 18/8

05:55-14:55

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/9

15:35-10:10

1 stop12h 35m

£639

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 19/8

05:55-14:55

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

13:12-08:40

2 stops13h 28m

£641

BirminghamChicago

BHX - ORD

BHXORD

Birmingham

Tue 19/8

05:55-14:55

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

15:35-10:10

1 stop12h 35m

£642

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Birmingham and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Birmingham is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around £477, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Chicago from Birmingham during February instead. Flights to Chicago in February, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around £518.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £578. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around £688.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Flying to Chicago from Birmingham at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £523 when looking at flights departing at midday. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £612.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Birmingham when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around £602 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Birmingham for as low as £524 on momondo.

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Best price found

£257

Fastest flight time

11h 05m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Birmingham in the past 72 hours is £257. The best return flight deal from Birmingham to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £411.
The fastest flight from Birmingham to Chicago takes 11h 05m
There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Birmingham Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Birmingham Airport - Chicago Midway Airport.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Birmingham to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Birmingham to Chicago is 3847.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 05m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Birmingham to Chicago?


Best airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom £396Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,453 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom £450Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,191 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £468Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,383 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom £485Free CancellationRating
7.4
655 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £500Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,269 reviews
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