How to get from Birmingham to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dublin: about 12h 43m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich. Two tickets from $558.

Flights from Birmingham to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin
12h 43m
two tickets, via Dublin
$558
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,850 mi (6,196 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 43m
with the connection
Birmingham to Dublin flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Chicago flight 8h 33m
two ticketsfrom $558
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
13h 10m
with the connection
Birmingham to Amsterdam flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $772
Via Paris
France
13h 30m
with the connection
Birmingham to Paris flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Chicago: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Chicago flight 9h 10m
two ticketsfrom $639
Via Frankfurt
Germany
13h 55m
with the connection
Birmingham to Frankfurt flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Chicago flight 9h 20m
two ticketsfrom $1,535
Via Munich
Germany
14h 30m
with the connection
Birmingham to Munich flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Chicago flight 9h 35m
two ticketsfrom $2,063

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Birmingham to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.
What is the fastest way to fly from Birmingham to Chicago?
Via Dublin: 1h 10m to the connection, 8h 33m after it, about 12h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Birmingham to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $558. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Birmingham and Chicago?
Dublin (12h 43m total), Amsterdam (13h 10m total), Paris (13h 30m total), Frankfurt (13h 55m total) and Munich (14h 30m total).
How far is Chicago from Birmingham?
3,850 mi (6,196 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.