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Cheap flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama from $79

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6:55 am - 5:05 pmORD-BHM
10h 10m1 stop
6:00 pm - 10:17 amBHM-ORD
16h 17m1 stop
$172Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
5:11 am - 5:05 pmORD-BHM
11h 54m1 stop
6:00 pm - 10:17 amBHM-ORD
16h 17m1 stop
$175Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 30
7:30 pm - 9:23 pmORD-BHM
1h 53mnonstop
6:18 am - 8:35 amBHM-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$287American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
7:30 pm - 9:23 pmORD-BHM
1h 53mnonstop
6:18 am - 8:35 amBHM-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$290American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
6:25 am - 12:15 pmMDW-BHM
5h 50m1 stop
5:50 am - 7:45 amBHM-MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$299Southwest
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 3
8:00 am - 8:55 pmMDW-BHM
12h 55m2 stops
5:50 am - 7:45 amBHM-MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$304Southwest
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 3
7:30 am - 4:00 pmORD-BHM
8h 30m1 stop
5:28 am - 9:55 amBHM-ORD
4h 27m1 stop
$306Delta
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Wed, Jan 29 - Fri, Jan 31
6:00 am - 9:58 amMDW-BHM
3h 58m1 stop
5:28 am - 11:59 amBHM-MDW
6h 31m1 stop
$306Delta
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
7:35 am - 2:06 pmORD-BHM
6h 31m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:55 amBHM-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$316United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
8:03 pm - 10:00 pmORD-BHM
1h 57mnonstop
4:55 pm - 12:15 amBHM-ORD
7h 20m1 stop
$328United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 16
8:30 am - 5:05 pmORD-BHM
8h 35m1 stop
$79Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3
7:10 am - 3:14 pmORD-BHM
8h 04m1 stop
$87Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26
8:03 pm - 10:00 pmORD-BHM
1h 57mnonstop
$144United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26
8:45 pm - 10:30 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
$144Southwest
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Fri, Jan 31
7:55 pm - 10:03 pmORD-BHM
2h 08mnonstop
$145United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1
8:45 pm - 10:30 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
$145Southwest
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Tue, Jan 21
10:57 am - 3:13 pmMDW-BHM
4h 16m1 stop
$160Delta
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Tue, Jan 14
9:40 am - 11:46 amORD-BHM
2h 06mnonstop
$170American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30
9:40 am - 11:46 amORD-BHM
2h 06mnonstop
$171American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 6
6:00 am - 10:35 amMDW-BHM
4h 35m1 stop
$179Delta
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Thu, Jan 16
8:14 pm - 12:40 pmORD-BHM
16h 26m2 stops
6:00 pm - 10:17 amBHM-ORD
16h 17m1 stop
$447Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Feb 2
8:14 pm - 12:40 pmORD-BHM
16h 26m2 stops
6:00 pm - 12:39 pmBHM-ORD
18h 39m2 stops
$482Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Feb 2
8:14 pm - 12:40 pmORD-BHM
16h 26m2 stops
6:00 pm - 11:13 pmBHM-ORD
29h 13m3 stops
$519Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Feb 2
10:43 am - 12:44 pmORD-BHM
2h 01mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:55 amBHM-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$570United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Feb 2
8:00 am - 10:07 amORD-BHM
2h 07mnonstop
5:30 am - 12:30 pmBHM-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
$578American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Feb 2
7:25 am - 4:12 pmORD-BHM
8h 47m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:55 amBHM-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$580United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Feb 2
5:25 pm - 10:51 pmORD-BHM
5h 26m1 stop
7:33 am - 1:49 pmBHM-ORD
6h 16m1 stop
$587Delta
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Feb 2
8:00 am - 10:07 amORD-BHM
2h 07mnonstop
12:11 pm - 2:30 pmBHM-ORD
2h 19mnonstop
$599American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Feb 2
11:25 am - 10:00 pmORD-BHM
10h 35m2 stops
11:10 am - 10:20 pmBHM-ORD
11h 10m2 stops
$605Southwest
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Thu, Jan 2 - Sun, Feb 2
2:25 pm - 4:10 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
2:55 pm - 4:50 pmBHM-MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$692Southwest
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Sat, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 6
7:30 pm - 9:23 pmORD-BHM
1h 53mnonstop
6:18 am - 8:35 amBHM-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$287American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
7:30 pm - 9:23 pmORD-BHM
1h 53mnonstop
6:18 am - 8:35 amBHM-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$289American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 15
7:30 pm - 9:23 pmORD-BHM
1h 53mnonstop
6:18 am - 8:35 amBHM-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$290American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 24
7:30 pm - 9:23 pmORD-BHM
1h 53mnonstop
6:18 am - 8:35 amBHM-ORD
2h 17mnonstop
$315American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 3
4:35 pm - 6:15 pmMDW-BHM
1h 40mnonstop
5:50 am - 7:45 amBHM-MDW
1h 55mnonstop
$316Southwest
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 3
4:35 pm - 6:15 pmMDW-BHM
1h 40mnonstop
5:05 am - 6:55 amBHM-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$321Southwest
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Fri, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 16
12:00 pm - 2:04 pmORD-BHM
2h 04mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:55 amBHM-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$333United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
7:55 pm - 10:03 pmORD-BHM
2h 08mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:55 amBHM-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$335United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 30
7:55 pm - 10:03 pmORD-BHM
2h 08mnonstop
7:30 am - 9:52 amBHM-ORD
2h 22mnonstop
$357United Airlines
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Mon, Feb 10 - Fri, Feb 14
9:00 pm - 10:45 pmMDW-BHM
1h 45mnonstop
5:05 am - 6:55 amBHM-MDW
1h 50mnonstop
$369Southwest
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Fri, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 10

American Airlines flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 20
ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53m
BHM9:23 pmBirmingham
Feb 24
BHM6:18 amBirmingham
2h 17m
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 20
ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 53m
BHM9:23 pmBirmingham
Feb 24
BHM6:18 amBirmingham
2h 17m
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Feb 15
ORD5:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 29m
1 stop
BHM9:39 amBirmingham
Feb 22
BHM6:18 amBirmingham
2h 17m
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Southwest flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 27
MDW6:25 amChicago Midway
5h 50m
1 stop
BHM12:15 pmBirmingham
Mar 3
BHM5:50 amBirmingham
1h 55m
MDW7:45 amChicago Midway
Southwest
Feb 27
MDW8:00 amChicago Midway
12h 55m
2 stops
BHM8:55 pmBirmingham
Mar 3
BHM5:50 amBirmingham
1h 55m
MDW7:45 amChicago Midway
Southwest
Feb 13
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 30m
1 stop
BHM5:00 pmBirmingham
Feb 15
BHM5:35 amBirmingham
11h 10m
2 stops
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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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, September 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 $325. If you are unable to visit Birmingham, Alabama during the month of September, then departing from Chicago during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $350.

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 $296. 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 $424.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama when you can find flight prices for as low as $355. Flying to Birmingham, Alabama in the morning 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 $462.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Birmingham flight route?

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

The ideal time to book your flight to Birmingham, Alabama is 52 days in advance when prices tend to average $373. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Birmingham, Alabama outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama for $174.

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

There are 4 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 45% 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 January 2025, prices for Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$79

Fastest flight time

1h 40m

Direct flights

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Airports in Birmingham, Alabama

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Birmingham, Alabama from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $79. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $172.
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)

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Birmingham Airport?

  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $175Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,537 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,974 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $300Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,699 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

    Southwest flies from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama around 9 times per week, with 4,699 momondo users rating the airline 8.1/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama in the last 72 hours was $300 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $433 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama

    Across 8,973 United Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.4/10. United Airlines flies from Chicago to Birmingham, Alabama about 14 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $258 to $441. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.


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