Cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago

February is the low point in the dated fares, with other priced months running from October through April and July, so the year is not evenly priced. Prices tend to rise around Christmas, New Year and summer school holidays, while midweek flights can be easier to find than weekend departures. Book early if your February dates are fixed, and keep flexibility around peak periods.

Every option connects, because there are no nonstop flights, so the first thing to compare is where the itinerary routes through and how much time that adds to the day. The airlines on this route include Emerald Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Aer Lingus, Accesrail, Easyjet, Lufthansa, Egyptair, Turkish Airlines and Swiss, and their fares differ in what they include. Some tickets price bags, seats or meals separately, while others bundle more in, so read the fare conditions rather than the airline name alone. Accesrail may mean part of the journey is by train, which changes the connection and luggage rules.

You may land at Midway International or O'Hare International, and the difference matters because Midway sits closer to downtown Chicago while O'Hare is larger and farther out to the northwest. Both have rail links into the city, but allow more time from O'Hare, especially after a long flight. Confirm the arrival airport named on your ticket before you travel, and keep your arrival terminal and baggage claim in mind when arranging onward transport.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Chicago

2.7 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/Chicago)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether checked baggage, seat selection and meals are included, because the cheapest fare can cost more once extras are added.
• Confirm whether your ticket names Midway International or O'Hare International, and allow extra time if it is O'Hare.
• Check the connection time and whether bags are checked through, especially if terminals or carriers change.
• Check passport, visa or ESTA requirements for the United States before you book, since entry rules depend on nationality.
• Compare February with the other priced months and avoid peak holiday periods if your dates are flexible.