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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham from $147

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United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 12:55 pmORD-BHM
2h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 8:25 pmBHM-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$293United Airlines
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sáb., oct. 18 - lun., oct. 20
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 10:10 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
4:35 pm - 6:25 pmBHM-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$293Southwest
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mié., nov. 5 - jue., nov. 6
American Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 12:26 pmORD-BHM
7h 06m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:33 am - 8:54 amBHM-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
$303American Airlines
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sáb., oct. 18 - lun., oct. 20
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 7:40 pmMDW-BHM
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 9:55 amBHM-MDW
4h 45m1 stop
$303Southwest
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mar., oct. 7 - jue., oct. 9
American Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 10:51 pmORD-BHM
2h 06mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:36 amBHM-ORD
2h 21mnonstop
$308American Airlines
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vie., nov. 14 - lun., nov. 17
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 9:20 amMDW-BHM
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 5:05 pmBHM-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$308Southwest
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mar., oct. 14 - mar., oct. 14
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 11:24 amORD-BHM
4h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:24 am - 12:16 pmBHM-ORD
4h 52m1 stop
$313Delta
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sáb., oct. 18 - mar., oct. 21
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 3:10 pmMDW-BHM
3h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 11:25 pmBHM-MDW
6h 00m1 stop
$313Southwest
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sáb., oct. 18 - lun., oct. 20
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 5:19 pmORD-BHM
6h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:57 pm - 11:58 pmBHM-ORD
6h 01m1 stop
$316Delta
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vie., oct. 31 - lun., nov. 3
United Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 9:55 pmORD-BHM
2h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:54 amBHM-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$343United Airlines
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mié., dic. 24 - vie., dic. 26

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 18
ORD5:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 06m
1 stop
BHM12:26 pmBirmingham
Oct 20
BHM6:33 amBirmingham
2h 21m
ORD8:54 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$303
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American Airlines
Nov 14
ORD8:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 06m
BHM10:51 pmBirmingham
Nov 17
BHM6:15 amBirmingham
2h 21m
ORD8:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$308
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American Airlines
Nov 14
ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 25m
1 stop
BHM9:25 amBirmingham
Nov 17
BHM6:15 amBirmingham
2h 21m
ORD8:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$318
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Delta flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight tickets
Delta
Oct 18
ORD6:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
1 stop
BHM11:24 amBirmingham
Oct 21
BHM7:24 amBirmingham
4h 52m
1 stop
ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$313
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Delta
Oct 31
ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 49m
1 stop
BHM5:19 pmBirmingham
Nov 3
BHM5:57 pmBirmingham
6h 01m
1 stop
ORD11:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$316
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Delta
Dec 3
MDW6:00 amChicago Midway
6h 13m
1 stop
BHM12:13 pmBirmingham
Dec 7
BHM7:27 pmBirmingham
4h 05m
1 stop
MDW11:32 pmChicago Midway
$351
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
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Price

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/18

10:55 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Birmingham

lun. 10/20

6:00 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

mié. 11/5

8:25 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Birmingham

jue. 11/6

4:35 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$293

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/18

5:20 am-12:26 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Birmingham

lun. 10/20

6:33 am-8:54 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$303

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

mar. 10/7

6:00 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Birmingham

jue. 10/9

5:10 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 45m

$303

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 11/14

8:45 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop2h 06m

Birmingham

lun. 11/17

6:15 am-8:36 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$308

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

mar. 10/14

7:40 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Birmingham

mar. 10/14

3:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$308

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/18

6:45 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 39m

Birmingham

mar. 10/21

7:24 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$313

ChicagoBirmingham

MDW - BHM

MDWBHM

Chicago Midway

sáb. 10/18

11:45 am-3:10 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Birmingham

lun. 10/20

5:25 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$313

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 10/31

10:30 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Birmingham

lun. 11/3

5:57 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$316

ChicagoBirmingham

ORD - BHM

ORDBHM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 12/24

7:47 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

Birmingham

vie. 12/26

7:30 am-9:54 am

Nonstop2h 24m

$343

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Birmingham, Alabama?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $340. If you are unable to visit Birmingham, Alabama during the month of July, then departing from Chicago during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $344.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Birmingham, Alabama?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Birmingham, Alabama from Chicago is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $344. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Birmingham, Alabama is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $472.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Birmingham, Alabama?

At noon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama when you can find flight prices for as low as $349. Flying to Birmingham, Alabama at noon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Birmingham, Alabama is in the evening when prices are around $441.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Birmingham flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Birmingham for the best Chicago - Birmingham flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Birmingham, Alabama?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Birmingham, Alabama from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Birmingham, Alabama for around $378 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Birmingham, Alabama from Chicago for as low as $287 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Birmingham flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Birmingham flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight.

How have Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama (CHI to BHM) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Best Price Found

$184

Fastest flight time

1h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Birmingham, Alabama

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Birmingham, Alabama from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $184. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $279.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama takes 1h 40m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama every day.
There is 1 airport near Birmingham, Alabama: Birmingham (BHM)
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  • How far is Chicago to Birmingham by plane?

    Birmingham is 579.0 mi away from Chicago. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Birmingham Airport were last updated today.

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

    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 Chicago to Birmingham Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Birmingham Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Birmingham Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama?

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $214Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $281Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

    Southwest flies from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama around 8 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in the last 72 hours was $275 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $407 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

    Across 8,926 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama about 20 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $281 to $519. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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