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Flights from Birmingham to Chicago

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Flight Duration2 h and 18 mFlights between Birmingham and Chicago take, on average, 2 h and 18 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International AirportWhen flying from Birmingham to Chicago
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Birmingham to Chicago
Airlines flying this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Birmingham to Chicago
One-way average Price£178The average price for a flight Birmingham - Chicago at Opodo is £178, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Chicago when departing from Birmingham
Distance: 577 mi
Birmingham airports
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

Book your Birmingham to Chicago flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Birmingham to Chicago (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Birmingham to Chicago takes roughly 2 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Birmingham–Chicago route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Arrival airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)

The weather in Chicago

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Chicago, temperatures average around 28ºC in the warmest months and roughly -7ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 29ºC
  • Lows: down to -9ºC
  • Hottest month: July
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Birmingham to Chicago

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Birmingham to Chicago:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Chicago. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Birmingham to Chicago

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?
When you fly from Birmingham to Chicago the average price is £178. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Birmingham to Chicago. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago?
The most popular months to book a flight from Birmingham to Chicago are July, August and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Birmingham to Chicago?
The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from Birmingham depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from Birmingham in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and October. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, April and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Birmingham - Chicago.
How long does the flight take to go from Birmingham to Chicago?
The total flight time between Birmingham and Chicago is of around 2 h and 18 m on average, considering an average distance of 576.62 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Chicago compared to Birmingham?
While in Birmingham temperatures can reach an average of 27º ºC in summer, Chicago can experience temperatures up to 22º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around -3º ºC in Chicago, compared to the 8º ºC average in Birmingham.

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