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Flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Airlines operating flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Choose from 3 airlines flying from Birmingham to Chicago, including Aer Lingus, British Airways and American Airlines. easyJet currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
British Airways logo British Airways
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Birmingham to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest flight options from Birmingham to Chicago over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £378 and round-trip tickets from £382.

Displayed flight fares from Birmingham to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Birmingham to Chicago

The distance between Birmingham and Chicago is 6,207.34km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£378
Cheapest return ticket price£382
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance6,207.34km
Popular airlineAer Lingus
Flight statistics for the Birmingham–Chicago route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Birmingham (BHX) to Chicago (CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers one-way fares as low as £378 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BHX to ORD on Tue, Mar 31), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £382 departing on Thu, Feb 19 and returning on Mon, Feb 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Birmingham to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Aer Lingus Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Birmingham to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Mar 31, with one-way flights priced at just £378.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is easyJet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Birmingham to Chicago is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham to Chicago on February 19, 2026 with Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting at £372.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Birmingham Airport to O'Hare International Airport (BHX-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Birmingham is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Chicago from Birmingham

Looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago? At Trip.com, you can compare prices and secure the best deals. A popular choice with travellers, many people fly from Birmingham to Chicago to experience the city’s exciting culture, history and myth. Travel from Birmingham to Chicago takes just over 8 hours 40 mins, meaning you can be touching down in the beautiful United States city in no time at all. Prices start at just £327, and with a range of airlines offering regular flights throughout the year, it’s easy to find tickets from Birmingham to Chicago to suit you.

How to find cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Save your money for when you’re there with cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago. You can find the best deals by being flexible with your travel dates and times, booking flights in advance, making sure you browse in incognito mode and checking for any hidden costs prior to booking.

Airlines that fly from Birmingham to Chicago

British Airways, American Airlines are just some of the airlines that offer direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago.

Flight distance & Flight time from Birmingham to Chicago

Lying a distance of 3853 miles miles from Birmingham, flights to Chicago take approximately 8 hours 40 mins.

Departure from Birmingham Airport to Chicago

Birmingham Airport is easy to get to from the city centre. From Birmingham New Street Station, you can get a direct train to the airport in just 10-15 minutes, with tickets starting from around £3.10. The station also offers a free Air-Rail Link which will take you from the station to the airport passenger terminal in a couple of minutes. Another option is to get the National Express coach from Birmingham Coach Station which takes 25 minutes and costs around £4.10. Alternatively, there are a range of local buses that connect the city centre with the airport, with tickets available to buy onboard from just £3.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Birmingham to Chicago

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago is Turkish Airlines, with an average fare of £607.

£547
£607
£668
£728
£788
Turkish Airlines
£607
Turkish Airlines
KLM
£609
KLM
Aer Lingus
£749
Aer Lingus
American Airlines
£788
American Airlines