Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago

One-way fares from $166 · BHM → CHI · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
$166

American Airlines · Sat, Nov 14

Cheapest month
November

from $166

Direct flights
Yes

American Airlines

Flight time
2h 33m

930 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $166

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

American Airlines
Depart06:22 Sat, Nov 14BHM → ORD 2h 38m · Direct
$166one way, per person
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American Airlines
Depart06:22 Thu, Nov 12BHM → ORD 2h 38m · Direct
$173one way, per person
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Breeze Airways
Depart21:08 Fri, Nov 13BHM → ORD 5h 18m · 1 stop
$197one way, per person
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About flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Birmingham (BHM) and Chicago (CHI) are about 930 km apart. Direct flights take around 2h 33m, and recent direct fares were with American Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $166, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $166 with American Airlines, departing Saturday, November 14, 2026.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $166 one way.

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with American Airlines.

How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chicago?

A direct flight takes about 2h 33m. Birmingham and Chicago are around 930 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Birmingham to Chicago?

Recent fares on this route were with American Airlines and Breeze Airways.

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