Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Birmingham to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Birmingham to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
BHM - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
BHM - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
BHM - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
BHM - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
BHM - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
BHM - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Birmingham to Chicago flight facts
Distance
579 mi
932 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Chicago is in the same time zone as Birmingham.
Airports in Birmingham
BHM · Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Huntsville - Chicago · Huntsville is 74 mi from Birmingham
Flights Birmingham - Madison · Madison is 111 mi from Chicago
Flights Atlanta - Chicago · Atlanta is 134 mi from Birmingham
Flights Chattanooga - Chicago · Chattanooga is 135 mi from Birmingham
Flights Nashville - Chicago · Nashville is 177 mi from Birmingham
Premium cabin flights from Birmingham to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BHM - ORD
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
BHM - ORD
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
BHM - ORD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
BHM - ORD
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
BHM - ORD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
BHM - ORD
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Birmingham to Chicago depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Birmingham to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Birmingham to Chicago.
Birmingham and Chicago are about 579 miles (932 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 579-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chicago is in the same time zone as Birmingham.
Departures from Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Intl (BHM). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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